Arise thou North-winde (Song 14)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Arise thou North-winde (Song 14) by Orlando Gibbons — Lyrics
About Arise thou North-winde (Song 14)
Orlando Gibbons' Arise thou North-winde (Song 14) sets words from the Song of Solomon, here sung in English. The text paints a vivid scene of love and longing, with one lover calling for the winds to bring their beloved to a fragrant garden. The beloved then arrives, inviting friends to share in the garden's bounty. The composer's setting for unison voices with an optional Second Voice (SB) draws out the sensuous imagery of the text. This piece, a sacred composition in the tradition of hymns, offers a devotional reflection on the Song of Solomon's evocative language.