Translation by Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934)
Hymn to the Dawn
Language: English after the Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्)
Hear our hymn, O Goddess, Rich in wealth and wisdom, Ever young yet ancient, True to Law Eternal. Wak’ner of the songbirds, Ensign of the Eternal, Draw thou near, O Fair One In thy radiant Chariot. Bring to her your off’ring; Humbly bow before her: Raise your songs of welcome As she comes in splendour.
Text Authorship:
- by Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934), "Hymn to the Dawn"
Based on:
- a text in Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्) by Bible or other Sacred Texts [text unavailable]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934), "Hymn to the Dawn", op. 26 no. 7, H 99 no. 1 (1908-1912) [ chorus and piano ], from Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, no. 7, London: Stainer & Bell [sung text checked 1 time]
Researcher for this page: Iain Sneddon [Guest Editor]
This text was added to the website: 2024-11-27
Line count: 12
Word count: 55