Consort 8: Quelle est cette odeur agréable - Anon 17th century

Quelle est cette odeur agréable Anon 17th century arr Consort 8 The origins of this 17th century French traditional Christmas carol are unknown; the melody appears in John Gay's Beggars Opera of 1778. 1. Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing, Stealing our senses all away? Never the like did come a-blowing, Shepherds, from flow'ry fields in May. Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing, Stealing our senses all away? 2. What is that light so brilliant breaking Here in the night across our eyes? Never so bright the day-star waking Started to climb the morning skies. What is that light so brilliant breaking Here in the night across our eyes? 3. Praise to the Lord of all creation, Glory to God the fount of grace; May peace abide in ev’ry nation, Goodwill in men of ev’ry race. Praise to the Lord of all creation, Glory to God the fount of grace. Concert details: Un Noël Très Français 7 December 2024 St Paul's Anglican Church, Burwood NSW Australia Musicians: Recorders: Susan Foulcher Jude Huxtable Daniel Murphy Robert Small Viols: Susan Christie Jane Grimm Cathy Upex Annabelle McIver Lute: Bernie Williams Countertenor: Tim Chung Video editor: Jane Grimm