Tomorrow Is the Marriage Day
July 6, 2023Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above
July 6, 2023Thule, the Period of Cosmography
Thule, the period of cosmography,
Doth vaunt of Hecla, whose sulphureous fire
Doth melt the frozen clime and thaw the sky;
Trinacrian Etna’s flames ascend not higher:
These things seem wondrous, yet more wondrous I,
Whose heart with fear doth freeze, with love doth fry.
The Andalusian merchant, that returns
Laden with cochineal and china dishes,
Reports in Spain how strangely Fogo burns
Amidst an ocean full of flying fishes:
These things seem wondrous, yet more wondrous I,
Whose heart with fear doth freeze, with love doth fry.
Thomas Weelkes
Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) was an English composer and musician who is known for his works that explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He was a leading figure in the English musical world of the late Renaissance and his works continue to be studied for their insights into the history of English music and culture.