Poet: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)
Source: n/a
Date of Composition: 1929
Publication: Boosey and Company © 1935
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: A picture of divine humility.
Range: B3 – F5
Tessitura: E4 – C5
Tempo: Andante con moto; 2/2
Duration: 01:22
Vocal Characteristics: Short, two-measure phrases; tuneful melody
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Chracteristics: Simple beginning; easily fits the hand; gradually increasing rhythmic difficulty
Additional Comments: Sweet song; often considered Britten’s “first song”