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Children
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Children by Thomas Willert Beale — Lyrics
Come to me, O ye children!
For I hear you at your play,
And the questions that perplexed me
Have vanished quite away.
Ye open the eastern windows,
That look towards the sun,
Where thoughts are singing swallows
And the brooks of morning run.
In your hearts are the birds and the sunshine,
In your thoughts the brooklet's flow,
But in mine is the wind of Autumn
And the first fall of the snow.
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About Children
Thomas Willert Beale’s partsong Children is a secular setting for SATB choir of an English text that reflects on the purity and wisdom of childhood. The poem expresses how the innocence of children can dispel adult anxieties and bring a fresh perspective to the world. The composer captures this sentiment through music that likely evokes a sense of wonder and tenderness, making it suitable for occasions where a reflective and uplifting mood is desired. It offers a poignant contrast between the simplicity of youth and the complexities of adult life, ultimately celebrating the vital role children play in the human experience. The piece is a beautiful exploration of this theme.
