The sturdy rock, for all his strength - Allison, Richard

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⌛ Period → Renaissance ◈ Genre → Madrigals ♬ Voicing → SSATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 5

Instruments A cappella

Pages 8

CPDL # 69677

Editor Christopher Shaw

Posted 2022-06-12

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¶Lyrics / Text

The sturdy rock, for all his strength, By raging seas is rent in twain; The marble stone is pierc'd at length, With little drops of drizzling rain: The ox doth yield unto the yoke, The steel obeyeth the hammer stroke. The stately stag, that seems so stout, By yelping hounds at bay is set; The swiftest bird that flies about, Is caught at length in fowler's net: The greatest fish, in deepest brook, Is soon deceived with subtle hook.