From Theodora, HWV 68, Part I, Scene I
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
D major → f sharp minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Length |
11 measures |
Original English text |
Modernized English text |
|---|---|
Valens |
Valens |
‘Tis Dioclesian’s Natal Day. — |
‘Tis Dioclesian’s natal day. |
Proclaim, throughout the bounds of Antioch, |
Proclaim, throughout the bounds of Antioch |
A Feast, and ſolemn Sacrifice to Jove. — |
A feast, and solemn sacrifice to Jove. |
Whoso diſdains to join the ſacred Rites, |
Whoso disdains to join the sacred rites |
Shall feel our Wrath, in Chastisement, or Death. |
Shall feel our wrath, in chastisement, or death. |
And this, Septimius, take you in Charge. |
And this, Septimius, take you in charge. |
May Robertson
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