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I am come into my garden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I am come into my garden by William Billings — Lyrics
I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse,
I have gathered my myrrh with my spice,
I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey,
I have drank my wine with my milk.
Eat, eat, O friends, drink, drink, O friends.
Eat abundantly, O friends, abundantly, and drink,
I sleep, but my heart waketh;
It is the voice of my beloved, saying:
Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled,
For my head is fill'd with dew,
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About I am come into my garden
William Billings' anthem, I am come into my garden, sets a passage from the Song of Solomon. The text, sung here in English, portrays an intimate dialogue of longing and devotion between lovers. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, building the devotional atmosphere of this sacred work. The composer's characteristic directness and powerful expression are evident throughout, making it a compelling choice for a choir looking for a substantial anthem with profound lyrical content. This piece offers a profound musical setting of a deeply spiritual and romantic text.
