Гендель Георг Фридрих - Birthday Ode for Queen Anne - текст песни (слова)

1. ARIOSO (Alto)
 Eternal source of light divine
 with double warmth thy beams display,
 and with distinguish'd glory shine,
 to add a lustre to this day.
 
 2. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 3. ARIA (Soprano) & CHORUS
 Let all the winged race with joy
 their wonted homage sweetly pay,
 whilst tow'ring in the azure sky
 they celebrate this happy day:
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 4. ARIA (Tenor) & CHORUS / ARIA (Soprano-Alto Duet) & CHORUS
 Let flocks and herds their fear forget
 lions and wolves refuse their prey
 and all in friendly consort meet,
 made glad by this propitious day.
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 5. DUET (Alto & Bass) & CHORUS
 Let rolling streams their gladness show
 with gentle murmurs whilst they play,
 and in their wild meanders flow,
 rejoicing in this blessed day.
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 6. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS
 Kind health descends on downy wings;
 angels conduct her on the way.
 T'our glorious Queen new life she brings,
 and swells our joys upon this day.
 
 7. DUET (Soprano & Alto) & CHORUS
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 8. ARIA (Bass) & CHORUS
 Let envy then conceal her head,
 and blasted faction glide away.
 No more her hissing tongues we'll dread,
 secure in this auspicious day.
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.
 
 9. ARIA (Alto) & CHORUS
 United nations shall combine,
 to distant climes the sound convey
 that Anna's actions are divine,
 and this the most important day!
 The day that gave great Anna birth
 who fix'd a lasting peace on earth.