In the midst of life we are in death (Bible or other Sacred Texts, set by (Henry Purcell)) (The LiederNet Archive: Texts and Translations to Lieder, mélodies, canzoni, and other classical vocal music)

In the midst of life we are in death

Language: English

Available translation(s): FRE SPA

In the midst of life we are in death: of whom
May we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord,
Who for our sins art justly displeased? Yet, 
O Lord, most mighty, O holy and most
Merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter 
Pains of eternal death.

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by Henry Purcell (1658/9 - 1695), "In the midst of life we are in death", Z. 17a, published 1695? [
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by Henry Purcell (1658/9 - 1695), "Thou knowest Lord", Z. 58..

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This text was added to the website: 2007-06-28
Line count: 6
Word count: 49