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Come, O come, my life's delight
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Come, O come, my life's delight by Healey Willan — Lyrics
Come, O come, my life’s delight,
Let me not in languor pine!
Love loves no delay; thy sight,
The more enjoyed, the more divine:
O come, and take from me
The pain of being deprived of thee!
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About Come, O come, my life's delight
Healey Willan's SSATB partsong Come, O come, my life's delight is a secular setting of English text. The composer crafts a lush sound world for the four-part choir, reflecting the ardent plea of the poem. The lyrics speak of longing for a loved one, likening their presence to divine light and enclosing all sweetness. The music aims to capture the urgency and rapture of the words, with the choir creating a rich, blended sonority. This is a wonderfully expressive setting for a choir looking for a romantic and engaging concert piece.
