From Saul, HWV 53, Act II, Scene II
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
D major → B major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
17 measures |
English text |
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David |
Oh, strange vicissitude! But yesterday |
He thought me worthy of his daughter’s love; |
Today he seeks my life. |
Jonathan |
My sister Merab, by his own gift thy right, |
He hath bestow’d on Adriel. |
David |
Oh, my prince, would that were all! |
It would not grieve me much: the scornful maid |
(Didst thou observe?) with such disdainful pride |
Receiv’d the king’s command! But lovely Michal, |
As mild as she is fair, outstrips all praise. |
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