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My soul, come meditate the day, | |||
And think how near it stands, | |||
When thou must quit this house of clay, | |||
And fly to unknown lands. | |||
How we should scorn these clothes of flesh, | |||
These fetters, and this load! | |||
And long for evening to undress, | |||
That we may rest with God. | |||
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CPDL #32033:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-05-17). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 31 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Music as in 1807, voiced Treble-Tenor-Bass. Stanza 2 added from Isaac Watts 1719 Psalm 61.
General Information
Title: Dryden
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1807
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1719, adaptation of Psalm 61.
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Original text and translations
English text
My soul, come meditate the day,
And think how near it stands,
When thou must quit this house of clay,
And fly to unknown lands.
How we should scorn these clothes of flesh,
These fetters, and this load!
And long for evening to undress,
That we may rest with God.