The willow by the river side (William James Robjohn)

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• (Posted 2023-12-04)  CPDL #77814:     

Editor: David Anderson (submitted 2023-12-04).   Score information: Letter, 12 pages, 481 kB   Copyright: Personal

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General Information

Title: The willow by the river side
Composer: William James Robjohn
Lyricist: James Fawckner Nicholls
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Partsong

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1869 Root & Cady
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Original text and translations

English text

Rest thee, weary traveler, rest,
’Neath this weeping willow tree;
By each tired pilgrim blest,
Who hath sought its shade like thee;
Lo! the cool and crystal river,
Greatly flowing at thy feet;
Kneel and bless the bounteous giver,
Drink and own the draught is sweet.

Stay thee, weary traveler, stay,
Rest a little longer here;
See! what beauteous charms to day,
Nature’s lovely face doth wear;
Hark! the little birds above us,
Sweetly warbling with delight,
As unconsciously they move us,
To behold the gladsome sight.

Onward, rested pilgrim, on!
Now pursue thy journey home;
Stay the prattle of thy children,
Asking, “When will father come?”
Here thy wife, thy heart’s best treasure,
Has prepared the humble meal;
Needing nought to crown her pleasure,
But her “William” safe and well.