From Solomon, HWV 67, Act III
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
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Length |
11 measures |
English text |
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Queen of Sheba |
May peace in Salem ever dwell! |
Illustrious Solomon, farewell! |
Thy wise instructions be my future care, |
Soft as the show’rs that cheer the vernal air, |
Whose warmth bids ev’ry plant her sweets disclose; |
The lily wakes, and paints the op’ning rose. |
Opera Stanford |
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