GILDA LYONS
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A Charm for the Night Firesoprano and piano (2006) PremiereInstrumentationsoprano and piano
Duration4'
Text ByAn Irish charm, adapted by the composer
TextWhile the patient's arms are lifted in the form of a cross,
and water is sprinkled on his head,
these words are spoken:
"God save thee, Michael, archangel! God save thee!
"What aileth thee, O man?"
"A headache and a sickness and a weakness of the heart.
O Michael, archangel, canst thou cure me, O angel of the Lord?"
"May three things cure thee, O man.
May the shadow of Christ fall on thee!
May the garment of Christ cover thee!
May the breath of Christ breathe on thee!
And when I come again thou wilt be healed."
- Lady Francesca Speranza Wilde
- adapted by the composer Program Note—
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