Sing We and Chant It

 

Thomas Morley (c. 1558-1602)

Sing we and chant it
While love doth grant it.
All things invite us
Now to delight us.
Not long youth lasteth
And old age hasteth.
Now is best leisure
To take our pleasure.
Hence, care, be packing!
No mirth be lacking!
Let spare no treasure
To live in pleasure.

 

 

This piece was performed on Octarium’s Ode to Music Concert, November 2003.