As with Rosy Steps the Morn

As the morning light begins to peek in my window, I'm reminded of several things, including that the Lord is with me in this day. 

In that spirit, I'd like to share a Recitative and Aria from Handel's oratorio THEODORA. Sung here so beautifully by Lorraine Hunt Lieberman. I am taking this thought with me into the day, "So from virtuous toil well-borne, raise Thou our hopes of endless light."

AS WITH ROSY STEPS THE MORN

 

Recitative

Ah! Whither should we fly, or fly from whom?
The Lord is still the same, today, for ever,
And his protection here, and everywhere.
Though gath'ring round our destin'd heads
The storm now thickens, and looks big with fate,
Still shall thy servants wait on Thee, O Lord,
And in thy saving mercy put their trust.

 

Air

As with rosy steps the morn,
Advancing, drives the shades of night,
So from virtuous toil well-borne,
Raise Thou our hopes of endless light.
Triumphant saviour, Lord of day,
Thou art the life, the light, the way!
As with rosy steps. . . da capo

The video at the above link shows this oratorio done in a very famous modern setting as an opera. If you are interested in the story for that oratorio/opera (which is based on the 4th century historical event) a tragedy about the Christian martyr Theodora, here is the link

A singer in the choir at Trinity Presbyterian in Charlottesville VA, Bob Srigley, sent me the link to this beautiful YouTube video last spring. Thanks Bob!