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In darkness let me dwell
English source:
Anon.
In darkness let me dwell, the ground shall sorrow be;
The roof despair to bar all cheerful light from me;
The walls of marble black that moistened still shall weep;
My music hellish jarring sounds to banish friendly sleep.
Thus wedded to my woes, and bedded to my tomb,
O let me living, living die, till death do come.
The roof despair to bar all cheerful light from me;
The walls of marble black that moistened still shall weep;
My music hellish jarring sounds to banish friendly sleep.
Thus wedded to my woes, and bedded to my tomb,
O let me living, living die, till death do come.
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Performances
Upcoming Performances
- Eternity in an Hour 15 Oct 2024
Previously performed at:
- 43ii: Iestyn Davies, Thomas Dunford: John Dowland 22 Oct 2022
- 43i: Iestyn Davies, Thomas Dunford: John Dowland 22 Oct 2022
- 36. Songs of the Stars: Lotte Betts-Dean & Sean Shibe 16 Oct 2020
- 04. Time after Time: James Gilchrist & Elizabeth Kenny 10 Oct 2020