"As old as the winter, as young as the springtime,
As kind as the summer, as wise as the fall,
You bring from our winter the new life of springtime,
You bring from your dying the life of us all."

This Christian song of praise was originally written in Gaelic, as a litany calling our Lord by many beautiful names, and parts of the English version are direct translations from Irish:

"O Star of the Evening, O Star of the Morning,
O Star of the Noonday, as bright as the Sun!"

The first verse of the Gaelic version is given on the last page, after the music. The song originally had two melodies; the other is used as the basis of the Gloria in Mass of the Archangel (Acrobat Reader is needed to view the Mass web page) and can also be sung with these words.

The song is written for lever harp and two voices: soprano and alto, two sopranos, or two altos. (I have also heard it sung by male voices, to beautiful effect.) Both the melody and harmony are moderate enough in range to be sung by either soprano or alto except for the optional obligato in verse 4, where the harmony rises above the melody and goes up to F, 11 notes above Middle C. The alto and soprano vocalists can exchange parts for this verse if desired. The harp accompaniment is easy enough so the harpist can play and sing at the same time.

The sheet music is four pages, 8½" x 11" (all music), printed on ivory paper. It includes words (five English verses plus the Gaelic verse), melody for two voices, and arrangement for the lever harp. A new copy from the distributor.

This beautiful song is very suitable for Easter Sunday, or for any other church or Christian occasion.

See our other auctions and eBay store for more harp books and sheet music: Valkyrie Publications carries four music books, one instruction book, and over 75 pieces of sheet music for the lever or pedal harp. You can also find the books on half.com, or follow the "Me" link to our website, where some of our music can be heard.

If you are dissatisfied with your music for any reason, we will send you a free replacement in PDF form. You need not return the original music. Just click "Contact seller" and "Send the seller a message" and let us know! We will send it to your PayPal address since the Ebay message system will send only photos.

Please add $1.90 postage for your order of ANY size from Valkyrie Publications: combine postage and we will pay any extra. Your order will be sent USPS Book Rate or First Class, depending on its weight.

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