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Hymn to Vena
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Hymn to Vena by Gustav Holst — Lyrics
Vena comes, born of light;
He drives the manycolour’d clouds onward.
Here, where the sunlight and the waters mingle,
Our songs float up and caress the newborn infant.
The child of cloud and mist appeareth on the ridge of the sky.
He shines on the summit of creation.
The hosts proclaim the glory of our common Father.
He hath come to the bosom of his beloved.
Smiling on him
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About Hymn to Vena
Gustav Holst's Hymn to Vena is a secular setting for SSAA voices, written in English. This part-song captures the radiant imagery of its text, describing Vena as a child born of light, driving clouds and shining on the creation. The lyrics evoke a sense of wonder and celestial beauty, portraying Vena's ascent to the heavens and his role as a messenger. The music likely mirrors this grandeur with rich harmonies and soaring melodic lines suitable for the accomplished female choir. The text draws on classical mythology, speaking of wise men observing the divine in their libations and proclaiming glory.
