by Henry Vaughan (1622 - 1695)
Waters above
Language: English
Waters above eternal springs! The dew that sivers the Dove's wings! O welcome, welcome to the sad! Give dry dust drink, drink that makes glad! Many fair ev'nings many flowers Sweetened with rich and gentle showers, Have I enjoyed, and down have run Many a fine and shining Sun; But never, never, till this happy hour, Was blest with such an evening shower!
Text Authorship:
- by Henry Vaughan (1622 - 1695) [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by (Edward) Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976), "Waters above", op. 44 no. 7 (1949) [soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, mixed chorus, boys' chorus, and orchestra], from Spring Symphony, no. 7. [text verified 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2004-07-04
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