How oft has the Benshee cried!

This moving SATB setting of a traditional English text offers a lament for fallen heroes and a reflection on darker times. The lyrics paint a picture of loss, with "bright links that Glory wove" untied and "star after star decays." It speaks of the "gloomy days" that have befallen the land, the departure of "every bright name" that once shed light, and the sorrow of those who mourn "Lost joy, or hope that ne’er returneth." Yet, even amidst the profound grief, the text finds a noble purpose in weeping "o’er a hero’s bier," suggesting that remembrance and the tears shed for valour and mercy are themselves a fitting tribute. This folk-inspired songs is ideal for remembrance services or occasions calling for solemn reflection.