From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1735, Part II, Scene II
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
f minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Tempo |
A tempo ordinario, ma un poco lento |
Length |
59 measures |
English text |
|---|
Josabeth |
My spirits fail, I faint, I die! |
Joas |
Ah, why? |
Josabeth |
The grave shall hide my head! |
Joas |
Is hope for ever fled? |
Josabeth |
My grief’s too great to bear, |
For thee sorrows rend me. |
Joas |
Kind Heav’n will defend me. |
Josabeth |
Thy ardours affect me. |
Joas |
He sure will protect me. |
Josabeth |
Whate’er this tyrant may decree, |
O God, I place my trust in thee! |
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