Gustav Holst - Lullay my liking, Op. 34

No. 2 from the Three Carols for unaccompanied chorus Op. 34 (1916, H. 129). Text : Sloane ms, 15th century Refrain Lullay my liking, my dear Son, my Sweeting; Lullay my dear Heart, mine own dear Darling, I saw a fair maiden sitten and sing: She lulled a little child, a sweete Lording. That Eternal Lord is He that made alle thing; Of alle Lordes He is Lord, of every King He&King. There was mickle melody at that childes birth: Though the songsters were heavenly they made mickle mirth. Angels bright they sang that night and saiden to that Child "Blessed be Thou and so be she that is so meek and mild." Pray we now to that Child, as to His Mother dear, God grant them all His blessing that now maken cheer. Performers : The Christ Church Cathedral Choir conducted by Stephen Darlington.