Je fille quant dieu my donne de quoy

This secular French chanson by Maître Gosse, scored for SATB choir, offers a charming glimpse into a pastoral and domestic life. The text, sung in the original French, describes a woman spinning when she has the means, working her wool, and finding joy in simple activities. She enters a garden, finds three flowers of love, and engages in a series of actions – spinning, dancing, singing, warming her oven, and tending her sheep. The music likely reflects this lighthearted and idyllic scene, making it suitable for a concert program seeking a touch of medieval or Renaissance flavour. The text celebrates the contentment found in everyday tasks and simple pleasures.