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Huntsman, rest!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Huntsman, rest! by Samuel Reay — Lyrics
Huntsman, rest! thy chase is done,
While our slumb'rous spells assail ye,
Dream not with the rising sun,
Bugles here shall sound reveille.
Huntsman, rest! thy chase is done, Huntsman, rest!
Sleep! the deer is in his den,
Sleep! thy hounds are round thee lying,
Sleep, nor dream in yonder glen,
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About Huntsman, rest!
Samuel Reay's Huntsman, rest! is a secular partsong for SATB choir, written in English. The text invites a huntsman to abandon his pursuit and find rest, assuring him that no morning reveille will disturb his slumber. It paints a picture of peaceful repose, with the deer in its den and the hounds lying beside him. The composer urges him to let go of any thoughts of the chase or the fate of his horse, emphasizing the finality of his rest. The piece captures a mood of tranquil release, a gentle end to exertion.
