From Saul, HWV 53, Act II, Scene II
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
E major |
Meter |
4/4 |
Tempo |
Moderato |
Structure |
dal segno |
Length |
84 measures |
English text |
|---|
David |
Such haughty beauties rather move |
Aversion, than engage our love. |
They can only our cares beguile, |
Who gently speak, and sweetly smile. |
If virtue in that dress appear, |
Who, that sees, can love forbear? |
Such beauties…. |
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