This is the second movement of Time and Tides, commissioned by Eltham Choral Society. Other movements can be found here:
SATB and Organ
c. 5′
The Lady Oriana
Was dight all in the treasures of Guiana;
And on her Grace a thousand Graces tended:
And thus sang they: Fair Queen of peace and plenty,
The fairest Queen of twenty.
Then with an olive wreath, for peace renowned,
Her virgin head they crowned:
Which ceremony ended,
Unto her Grace the thousand Graces bended.
Then sang the shepherds and nymphs of Diana:
Long live fair Oriana.
John Wilbye (1574-1638)
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