Wikipedia article
'Speak, my Heart' is a poem by Arthur Christopher Benson, set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1902.
The score was dated 16 August 1902 and it was published by Boosey & Co. in 1903 or 1904,.[Though the only published score found is dated 1904] The first performance was possibly on 26 August 1902.[Given as "(Aug. 26, 1902 ?)" by Percy Young in his book "Elgar, O.M."]
Lyrics
:Sweet Maiden, bright Maiden,
::Passing on your way,
: May I linger with you ?
::Maiden, say !
: I have much to see,
::And far, far to go.
:Let it be another day,
::Now it is No !
:One word of welcome
::Ere you depart !
:I will be patient still ;
::Silence, my heart !
:Sweet Maiden, shy Maiden,
::Passing far away,
: May I wander with you ?
::Maiden, say !
: You are nought to me,
::And I nought to you !
:What am I to answer now ?
::What can I do ?
:Wander alone then,
::I will depart ;--
:Yet she smiles upon me,
::Courage, my heart !
:True Maiden, dear Maiden,
::Passing my door,
:I will say a new word,
::Whispered before.
: You may whisper softly,
::Soft and still,
:Yes, I will hear you out,
::Say whateer you will !
:Hear me and heed me,
::Ere you depart ;
:Yes, her lips are smiling ;--
::Speak, my heart !
Recordings
[https://www.amazon.com/Elgar-Edward/dp/B00002610Y "The Unknown Elgar"] includes "Speak, my Heart" performed by Teresa Cahill (soprano), with Barry Collett (piano).
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