Purcell lived through some tumultuous times during his brief stay on earth. Most of his full verse anthems are solemn and penitential. Some even considered his musick to be "too Catholick" for the English church. This anthem is one of many which deals with the misery of Man and the mercy of God.
Words are magnificent. Music is heavenly. When DAD heard it, DAD would not be angry anymore.
DAD will not be angry, if we do what DAD wants. This's the best way. I came from the land of smiling people, I made DAD and MOM smiling, when I did more than DAD and MOM wanted me to. DAD and MOM Love us. Sometimes, THEY pretend not to do so, THEY test us how much we love THEM? THEY count on our hearts. THEY need us to love THEM as much as we can. They need our integral hearts.That's THEIR most pleasure
YBPhotoeditor06 2 years ago
Who is the performance by? Oops! Just read the 2nd comment below mine. Never mind. Leaving quietly now...
lichtbroeder 2 years ago
Does it matter? At least Francis1930 has put it on there for our enjoyment, having looked at your profile, I'm surprised that "classical music" would be your thing and you have the nerve to say "decency" that certainly doesn't sum you or your favourites up in the least.
J8286590 2 years ago 2
can you please have the decency to say who the performance is by?
cmhmuscle 2 years ago
Another atmospheric piece by Purcell.
handyman109 3 years ago
It reminds me a bit of the Funeral music for Queen Mary, but it's still good even on it's own merit. Thanx for posting.
Smithyinlove 3 years ago