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’Tis dawn, the lark is singing
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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’Tis dawn, the lark is singing by George J. Webb — Lyrics
’Tis dawn, the lark is singing;
Sweet chorister of morn;
And in yon dell are ringing
Soft notes from every thorn.
’Tis eve, and to the sky
The lark doth send his hymn;
And joyous melody,
Breaks from yon valley dim.
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About ’Tis dawn, the lark is singing
'Tis dawn, the lark is singing paints a vivid picture of nature's awakening, with the lark as a 'sweet chorister of morn'. The text contrasts dawn and eve, noting the birds' 'joyous melody' and their constant praise for the sky and their existence. The second half of the text turns inward, expressing a personal desire to offer 'first, last, thought on heaven' and to have a 'bosom glow with thanks each morn and even'. This SATB setting of an English secular text by George J. Webb captures the devotional sentiment inspired by the natural world, inviting singers to reflect on gratitude and heavenly thoughts.
