Consecrate the Place and Day

 

Lloyd Pfautsch (1921-2003)
Text: Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

Consecrate the place and day
To music and Cecelia
Let no rough winds approach

nor dare Invade the hallowed bounds,
Nor rudely shake the tuneful air,

Nor spoil the fleeting, fleeting sounds.
Nor mournful sigh nor groan be heard,

But gladness dwell on every tongue:
Whilst all, with voice and strings prepared,

Keep up the loud harmonious song.
And imitate the blest above in joy and harmony.

 

 

This piece was performed on Octarium’s Ode to Music Concert, November 2003, Saints and Angels, October 2004 and Saints and Angels, April 2008.

 

This piece is also featured on Octarium's self-titled debut recording.