From Solomon, HWV 67, Act II, Scene III
Composer | George Frideric Handel |
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Key | E major |
Meter | 3/4 |
Tempo | Andante larghetto |
Length | 158 measures |
English text |
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First Harlot |
Thrice bless’d the king, for he’s good and he’s wise. |
My gratitude calls streaming tears from my eyes. |
Solomon |
The Lord all these virtues has giv’n, |
Thy thanks be return’d all to Heav’n. |
’Tis God that rewards, and will lift from the dust |
Whom to crush proud oppressors endeavour… |
First Harlot |
How happy are those who in God put their trust! |
Solomon |
For His mercy endureth for ever. | Opera Stanford |