HERBERT HOWELLS - INHERITANCE
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Inheritance

 

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O lovely England, whose ancient peace
The direst dangers fret,
Be on the memory of your past your sure devotion set;
Give still, true freedom to fulfil,
Give still your all without regret!
Heed, through the troubles that benumb
Voices now stilled, yet clear,
Chaunting their deathless songs- too oft
To ears that would not hear,
Urging you, solemn, sweet,
To meet your fate unmoved by fear.
Earth’s ardent life incites you yet
Beyond the encircling seas;
And calls to causes, else forlorn
The children at your knees.
May their brave hearts in days to come
Dream unashamed of these.

This music is in the Novello Part-Song Book Collection