(Alto solo with solo trumpet over sustained strings)
Eternal source of light divine
With double warmth thy beams display
And with distinguish`d glory shine
To add a lustre to this day.

(Alto...Read more

(Alto solo with solo trumpet over sustained strings)
Eternal source of light divine
With double warmth thy beams display
And with distinguish`d glory shine
To add a lustre to this day.

(Alto solo, then chorus with orchestra)
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Soprano solo, then chorus with orchestra)
Let all the winged race with joy
Their wonted homage sweetly pay
Whilst towr`ing in the azure sky
They celebrate this happy day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Alto solo, then alto and soprano solo with chorus and orchestra)
Let flocks and herds their fear forget
Lions and wolves refuse their prey
And all in friendly consort meet
Made glad by this propitious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Bass and alto duet, then chorus with orchestra. The ground bass of this movement with octave leaps was reused by Handel in his `Concerto a due cori`.)
Let rolling streams their gladness show
With gentle murmurs whilst they play
And in their wild meanders flow
Rejoicing in this blessed day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Soprano and alto duet with solo oboe and orchestra)
Kind Health descends on downy wings
Angels conduct her on the way.
T`our glorious Queen new life she brings
And swells our joys upon this day.

(Alto and soprano, then chorus with orchestra)
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Bass solo, then chorus with orchestra)
Let envy then conceal her head
And blasted faction glide away.
No more her hissing tongues we`ll dread
Secure in this auspicious day.
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

(Alto solo then chorus with echo effects, solo trumpet and orchestra)
United nations shall combine
To distant climes their sound convey
That Anna`s actions are divine
And this the most important day!
The day that gave great Anna birth
Who fix`d a lasting peace on earth.

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