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In The Bleak Midwinter (alternative version) – Bethan Morris

from A Morston Tale (& Other Christmas Stories) by feat: Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Bethan Morris, Merstona Orchestra

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'In The Bleak Midwinter' (alternative version) by Bethan Morris
In Public Domain l. Christina G. Rossetti m. Gustav T. Holst
Performed by Bethan Morris
Produced by Richard Longley at The Studio at the End of the Universe
Bethan - Vocals
Richard - Vocals, guitars, programming

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In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone …
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter, long ago

Our god, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain
Heaven and earth shall flee away, when he comes to reign
In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed
The lord God almighty, Jesus Christ

Angels and archangels, may have gathered there
Cherubim and seraphim, thronged the air
But his mother only, in her maiden bliss
Worshiped the beloved, with a kiss

What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
Yet what I can I give him, give my heart

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from A Morston Tale (& Other Christmas Stories), released December 1, 2020

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Les Bicyclettes de Belsize London, UK

Imagine Grant McLennan fronting a band including Al Stewart, Ray Davies & members of Belle & Sebastian, and you will have a rough idea of the folky, indie, DIY, acoustic songs of Les Bicyclettes de Belsize. Melodic gems, arranged with acerbic, sometimes heartfelt observational & lyrical wit - "evokes a lost past" "tunes that mainline into your heart & soul" "wistful melancholy" some say! ... more

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