From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1756, Part I, Scene IV
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
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Length |
25 measures |
English text |
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Joad |
My Josabeth, the grateful time appears |
To bid dejected Judah end her fears. |
Josabeth |
O tell the people, as I oft have craved, |
How I from death the royal infant sav’d. |
*Enter Abner.* |
Abner |
Priest of the living God, with anxious heart |
Proud Athalia’s purpose I impart. |
With vengeful haste she marches here, |
To brave the God whom we revere. |
She says this pile conceals a youthful foe, |
Whose fall, she means, shall end her jealous woe. |
Josabeth |
Oh, killing shock of unexpected pain! |
Oh, innocence, my tender care in vain! |
Must I at last my cherish’d joys forgo, |
And drink, alas, this bitter cup of woe! |
Opera Stanford |
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