Shirley Verrett: Bellini - Norma, 'Casta Diva... Ah bello a me ritorna'

Lyrics & English Translation O pure Goddess, who silver These sacred ancient plants, Turn thy beautiful semblance on us Unclouded and unveiled... Temper, o Goddess, The brave zeal Of the ardent spirits, Scatter on the earth the peace Thou make reign in the sky... Complete the rite : and the sacred wood Be clear of the laity. When the irate and gloomy God Asks for the Roman&blood My voice will thunder From the Druidic temple. He will fall; I can punish him (But my heart is unable to do so). (Ah! Return to me beautiful In your first true love ; I&protect you Against the entire world. With your serene ray; I&have life, sky And homeland in your heart. Ah, return again as you were then, When I gave you my heart then, Ah, come back to me.) Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,