George Frideric Handel (1685-1759):
Oh, had I Jubal?s lyre
(from the oratorio Joshua) (1748)
Text: Thomas Morell, based on the book of Joshua in the New Testament
Original Key/Recorded Key: A Major
Teach-Track begins: m. 1
Accompaniment Track begins: m. 1
Pianist: Daniel Michalak
Oh, had I Jubal's lyre,
Or Miriam's tuneful voice!
To sounds like his I would aspire,
In songs like hers rejoice.
My humble strains but faintly show,
How much to Heav'n and thee I owe.