From o’er the sea

The composer paints a vivid scene of evening by the sea, contrasting the beauty of the natural world with the deeper joy of human connection. The opening lines evoke the gentle winds and the golden light of sunset reflecting on the water. However, the poem finds a greater sweetness in the return of a loved one, a reunion heralded from across the boundless sea. William Cleaver Francis Robinson sets this reflective English text for SATB choir. This setting captures the tender sentiment of the words, offering a moment of quiet contemplation and heartfelt emotion suitable for a mixed-voice ensemble.