Daughter of error!

Henry Rowley Bishop was a prolific composer, particularly known for his contributions to English opera and his numerous glees. This SATB setting, Daughter of error!, is a fine example of the popular glee tradition of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a genre often performed by small vocal ensembles in social settings. The text addresses a 'hapless Child of error', urging repentance and offering a glimmer of hope through the metaphor of a smiling Cherub and a clearing storm. Bishop’s music likely reflects the dramatic and emotive nature of the text, employing the four-part harmony typical of the glee to convey its message of penitence and ultimate reassurance.