From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1735, Part I, Scene IV
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
B flat major |
Meter |
12/8 |
Tempo |
Largo |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
36 measures |
English text |
|---|
Josabeth |
Faithful cares in vain extended, |
Lovely hopes for ever ended, |
Beamy dawn of joy, farewell! |
Gentle death, at last reveal me, |
For the cruel woes that grieve me, |
Thou alone canst now repel! |
Faithful cares… |
Opera Stanford |
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