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A lullaby
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 lullaby by Charles L. Williams — Lyrics
Sleep, rest, my love, rest:
Dieth the moan of the wind in the tree,
Foldeth her pinions the bird in her nest,
Sinks the sun to his bed in the sea.
Sleep, lulled on my breast,
Tossing and troubled and thinking of me.
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About A lullaby
A choir might program this gentle lullaby as a moment of repose, perhaps towards the end of a concert. Charles L. Williams sets an English text that evokes the peaceful descent of night and the comfort of sleep. The lyrics speak of the wind's moan dying away, birds folding their wings, and the sun sinking into the sea, all creating a serene atmosphere for a child being lulled to rest. The composer's SATB setting captures this tranquil mood with a smooth, flowing musicality, ideal for a secular part-song collection. The text's imagery of rest and peace is beautifully mirrored in the music's calming character.
