The Lamb
A new setting of the beloved poem by William Blake. The piece takes us to a dramatic climax in the penultimate phrase, and then concludes with a tender ending, "God bless thee." Commissioned by Chorus, Trondheim, Norway, conductor Randi F. Lundemo.
DETAILS:
- Instrumentation: SATB div. unaccompanied
- Duration: 5,30 minutes
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Author/lyricist: William Blake
- Language: English
- Year: 2015
- Licensing: Santa Barbara Music Publishing
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A J. W. Pepper Editor's Choice
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THE TEXT
Little Lamb who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Gave thee life, and bid thee feed,
By the stream and o'er the mead;
Gave the clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little Lamb who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Little Lamb I´'ll tell thee,
Little Lamb I'll tell thee:
He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb.
He is meek, and he is mild,
He became a little child:
I a child, and thou a lamb,
we are called by his name.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
by William Blake
