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I saw a maiden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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I saw a maiden by Edgar Pettman — Lyrics
I saw a maiden sitten and sing:
She lulled a child, a sweete Lording.
Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting.
Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling.
This very Lord he made alle thing:
Of lordes the Lord, of kinges the King.
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About I saw a maiden
Edgar Pettman's I saw a maiden is a Christmas carol for mixed voices. The text depicts the Nativity scene, with the Virgin Mary singing a lullaby to the infant Jesus. It speaks of His divine nature as the maker of all things, the Lord of lords and King of kings. The carol also mentions the joy and music in heaven at His birth, with angels singing praises and blessing both mother and child. The English lyrics convey a tender and devotional atmosphere, suitable for the Christmas season.
