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A Finland love song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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A Finland love song by Henry Hiles — Lyrics
I saw the moon rise clear,
O'er hills and dales of snow,
Nor told my fleet reindeer
The way I wished to go;
But quick he bounded forth,
For well my reindeer knew
I've but one path on earth
That path which leads to you.
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About A Finland love song
This SATB partsong in English sets a tender text about love. The opening lines paint a vivid winter scene, with a reindeer journeying through snow under a rising moon, guided by instinct towards a loved one. The lyrics then transition to the enduring nature of summer sunshine, drawing a parallel to the dawning and lasting power of the singer's love. This love is described as more true than the summer sun and destined never to set, a powerful declaration of devotion. Henry Hiles's composition captures the romantic sentiment of this secular poem, suitable for a choir seeking expressive, heartfelt repertoire.
