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A field flower
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A field flower by Henry Davan Wetton — Lyrics
The Daisy – On Finding one in Bloom on Christmasday
There is a flower, a little flower,
With silver crest and golden eye,
That welcomes every changing hour,
And weathers every sky.
The prouder beauties of the field
In gay but quick succession shine;
Race after race their honours yield,
They flourish and decline.
But this small flower, to Nature dear,
While moons and stars their courses run,
Wreathes the whole circle of the year,
Companion of the sun.
It smiles upon the lap of May,
To sultry August spreads its charms,
Lights pale October on its way,
And twines December’s arms.
The purple heath and golden broom
On moory mountains catch the gale;
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About A field flower
Henry Davan Wetton’s A field flower sets a poem reflecting on the enduring nature of the daisy, a flower associated with constancy and resilience. The text poetically celebrates this small bloom, contrasting its year-round presence with the transient beauty of other, more flamboyant flowers. It is presented as a companion to the sun, present through every season from May to December. This SATB setting in English is a charming example of a secular part-song, suitable for choirs looking for a piece with a contemplative and appreciative mood, celebrating nature’s quiet persistence through the changing year. Its thoughtful text and rich harmonies offer a gentle yet engaging musical experience.
