Mirth (Cecil Forsyth)
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- Editor: David Anderson (submitted 2024-03-20). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 436 kB Copyright: Personal
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General Information
Title: Mirth
Composer: Cecil Forsyth
Lyricist: John Milton
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Partsong
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1923 H. W. Gray
Description: Two Fantasies from Milton, No. 2.
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Original text and translations
English text
from L’Allegro
Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee
Jest, and youthful Jollity,
Quips and Cranks, and wanton Wiles,
Nods, and becks, and wreathed Smiles,
Such as hang on Hebe’s cheek,
And love to live in dimple sleek;
Sport that wrinkled Care derides,
And Laughter holding both his sides.
Come, and trip it as ye go
On the light fantastick toe;
And in thy right hand lead with thee
The Mountain-Nymph, sweet Liberty;
And, if I give thee honour due,
Mirth, admit me of thy crue,
To live with her, and live with thee,
In unreproved pleasures free.