Singing the Living Tradition ‎#17

17. Every Night and Every Morn

1 Every night and every morn
some to misery are born;
every morn and every night
some are born to sweet delight.

2 Joy and woe are woven fine,
clothing for the soul divine:
under every grief and pine
runs a joy with silken twine.

3 It is right it should be so:
we were made for joy and woe;
and when this we rightly know,
safely through the world we go.

Text Information

• First Line: Every night and every morn
• Title: Every Night and Every Morn
• Author: William Blake, 1757-1827
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: The Celebration of Life; Paradox and Ambiguity; Rich and poor; Wisdom and Understanding

Tune Information

• Name: THE CALL
• Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major