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Evening Hymn
English source:
Bishop William Fuller
Now that the sun hath veil’d his light,
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my soul repose?
Dear God, even in thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my soul repose?
Dear God, even in thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!
Composer
Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell (c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer. It is said that he began composing at nine years old. As an adult, he became organist at Westminster Abbey, and later the Chapel Royal. Information from Wikipedia. For…
Performances
Previously performed at:
- Cubaroque: De Pasión Mortal 14 Oct 2025
- 3. Helen Charlston & Toby Carr: Battle Cry 14 Oct 2022
- 02. Nardus Williams & Sholto Kynoch 27 Feb 2021