As with rosy steps the morn

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Händel - Theodora - As with rosy

Georg Friedrich Händel
THEODORA
(1750)
An Oratorio
Words by Thomas Morell

17. Recitative

(...)
Irene
Ah! Whither should we fly, or fly from whom?
The Lord is still the same, today, for ever,
And his protection here, and everywhere.
Though gath'ring round our destin'd heads
The storm now thickens, and looks big with fate,
Still shall thy servants wait on Thee, O Lord,
And in thy saving mercy put their trust.

18. Air

Irene
As with rosy steps the morn,
Advancing, drives the shades of night,
So from virtuous toil well-borne,
Raise Thou our hopes of endless light.
Triumphant saviour, Lord of day,
Thou art the life, the light, the way!
As with rosy steps. . .