In deep distress (John Mundy)
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CPDL #11124:
- Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2006-02-28). Copyright: GnuGPDL
- Edition notes: All pieces listed alphabetically by composer.
- Editor: Vince M. Brennan (submitted 2005-11-20). Score information: Letter, 4 pages Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Copyright (c) 2004 by V. M. Brennan
General Information
Title: In deep distress
Composer: John Mundy
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1594
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Original text and translations
English text
In deep distress to live without delight,
were such a life as few, as few I think would crave.
In pangs and pains to languish day and night,
were too, too much for one poor soul to have.
If weal and woe will thus continue strife,
a gentle death were good to cut off such a life.