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I saw the Moon rise clear
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I saw the Moon rise clear by Alfred Robert Gaul — Lyrics
FINLAND LOVE SONG
I saw the moon rise clear
O’er hills and dales of snow,
Nor told my fleet reindeer
The way I wish’d to go;
But quick he bounded forth,
For well my reindeer knew,
I’ve but one path on earth—
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About I saw the Moon rise clear
Alfred Robert Gaul's I saw the Moon rise clear is a secular SATB part-song in English. The text, a Finland Love Song, vividly expresses the longing of a lover journeying through snow-covered landscapes, guided by their reindeer towards their beloved. The imagery of the moon rising clear and the reindeer's unerring path towards a single destination beautifully captures the unwavering devotion of the singer. The second stanza shifts to the contrast between winter's gloom and summer's enduring sun, drawing a parallel to the dawning of a love that, once ignited, will never fade. Gaul's setting likely enhances this narrative with evocative musical ideas, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to convey heartfelt emotion through rich four-part harmony.
