Come Sirrah Jack Ho
July 6, 2023The Aged Lover Renounceth Love
July 6, 2023Cease Sorrows Now
Cease sorrows now,
for you have done the deed,
lo care hath now consum’d
my carcase quite,
no hope is left
nor help can stand instead,
for doleful death
doth cut off pleasure quite,
yet whilst I hear
the knolling of the bell,
before I die,
I’ll sing my faint farewell,
farewell.
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.