Now the bright morning star

General information

Lyricist: John Milton, from Song on May morning.

Settings by composers

• Henry David Leslie SATB
• Maria Hester Park SSB, TTB & SSA
• Henry Hugh Pierson SATB

Texts and Translations

English text

Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger,
Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her
The flow'ry May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose.
Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire
Mirth and youth and warm desire.
Woods and groves are of thy dressing,
Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing.
Thus we salute thee with our early song,
And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
 

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