From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1756, Part I, Scene III
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
d minor → e minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
20 measures |
English text |
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Athalia |
Amidst these horrors that my soul dismay’d, |
A youth I saw in shining robes array’d, |
Such as the priests of Judah wear, |
When they for solemn pomp prepare. |
His lovely form and winning smile |
Suspended all my fears awhile. |
But as the young barbarian I caress’d, |
He plung’d a dagger deep within my breast. |
No efforts could the blow repel, |
I shriek’d, I fainted, and I fell. |
Mathan |
Great queen, be calm! These fears I deem |
The birth of a delusive dream. |
Let harmony breathe soft around, |
For sadness ceases at the sound. |
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