I saw my lady weeping

Thomas Morley, a prominent composer of the English Renaissance, wrote this secular T part-song. The text explores a complex emotional landscape, where the lady's sorrowful expression paradoxically garners more admiration and affection than mirth or joy might achieve. Morley masterfully captures this sentiment through his musical setting. The composer’s skill in conveying subtle human feeling through vocal music is evident here, making it a fine example of English secular part-singing from the period. It offers directors an opportunity to explore nuanced expression within a consort of voices.