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I think on thee
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I think on thee by Cuthbert Harris — Lyrics
I think on thee in the night,
When all beside is still,
And the moon comes out, with her pale, sad light,
To sit on the lonely hill;
When the stars are all like dreams,
And the breezes all like sighs,
And there comes a voice from the faroff streams
Like thy spirit’s low replies.
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About I think on thee
Cuthbert Harris composed this four-part setting of "I Think on Thee" for SATB choir. The text, a secular poem, expresses a deep longing for a loved one. The composer captures the intimate and melancholic mood of the lyrics, moving from the quiet contemplation of night, under the pale moonlight and distant stars, to the bustling crowds of day. Despite the surrounding activity, the singer hears a familiar voice and sees a cherished smile, finding solace in constant thoughts of the absent beloved. The music would suit a concert program seeking reflective and expressive repertoire. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies to underscore the poem’s tender sentiments.
