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Gentle words
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gentle words by Cyrus Cornelius Pratt — Lyrics
The fair, bright flowers of summer time
Are beautiful to me,
And glorious are the many stars
That glimmer on the sea;
But gentle words and loving smiles,
And hands to clasp my own
Are better than the fairest flowers,
Or stars that ever shone.
The sun may warm the buds to life,
The dew the drooping flowers,
And eyes grow bright and watch the light
Of autumn’s opening hour;
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About Gentle words
The composer offers a tender reflection on the value of human connection in this SATB setting. The music unfolds with gentle interplay between the four voices, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. The English text contrasts the transient beauty of nature with the enduring significance of kindness and affection. It argues persuasively that kind words and loving smiles offer a deeper, more lasting joy than even the most exquisite natural phenomena or material wealth. The sentiments expressed speak to the universal human need for tenderness and love, making it a profoundly relatable and uplifting choice for any choir.
