From Athalia, HWV 52, Performing version of 1756, Part I, Scene IV
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
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Length |
11 measures |
English text |
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Abner |
Oh cease, fair princess, to indulge your woe; |
No mortal to your son can prove a foe. |
Joad |
This grief, O Josabeth, degrades your soul;
Can God no longer Judah’s foe control?
I trust he will his gracious care employ,
To make us close this festival with joy. |
Opera Stanford |
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