Benjamin Britten - Saint Nicolas Cantata, Op. 42 - 2. The birth of Nicolas (Harry Briggs, Anthony Rolfe Johnson; English Chamber Orchestra, Corydon Singers) | Текст песни

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• Benjamin Britten - Saint Nicolas Cantata, Op. 42
• 2. The birth of Nicolas (Harry Briggs, Anthony Rolfe Johnson; English Chamber Orchestra, Corydon Singers)

CHORUS Nicolas was born in answer to prayer,
And leaping from his mother’s womb he cried
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS Swaddling-bands and crib awaited him there,
But Nicolas clapped both his hands and cried
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS Innocent and joyful, naked and fair,
He came in pride on earth to abide.
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS Water rippled Welcome! in the bath-tub by his side;
He dived in open-eyed, he swam, he cried
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS When he went to Church at Christmastide,
He climbed up to the font to be baptised.
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS Pilgrims came to kneel and pray by his side.
He grew in grace, his name was sanctified.
NICOLAS God be glorified!
CHORUS Nicolas grew in innocence and pride,
His glory spread a rainbow round the countryside,
'Nicolas will be a Saint!’ the neighbours cried.
NICOLAS God be glorified!