Songs

Clothed with Stars

by Elizabeth Maconchy From Sun, Moon and Stars (1978)

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Text

Clothed with Stars
English source: Thomas Traherne

You never enjoy the world aright till you are
clothed with the stars. Till your spirit filleth
the whole world and the stars are your jewels.

Composer

Elizabeth Maconchy

Elizabeth Maconchy

Study event exploring the life and work of Elizabeth Maconchy. Filmed in March 2022 by TallWall Media. COMPOSER BIOGRAPHY Elizabeth Maconchy was born in Hertfordshire, England, but raised near Dublin, Ireland, before moving to London aged…

Poet

Thomas Traherne

Thomas Traherne