Henry Purcell, The Deller Consort & Alfred Deller
ode on st cecilia s day iii here the deities approve iv while joys celestial
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Here the Deities approve
The God of Music and of Love;
All the talents they have lent you,
All the blessings they have sent you,
Pleas'd to see what they bestow,
Live and thrive so well below.