The scene was more beautiful far to my [the] eye

The scene was more beautiful far to my [the] eye

Author: Thomas Moore
Published in 8 hymnals

Author: Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore United Kingdom 1779-1852. Born at Dublin, Ireland, the son of a grocer, he showed an early interest in music and acting. He was educated at a private school and Trinity College, Dublin. He read at the Middle Temple for the Bar. Moore did not profess religious piety. His translations of ‘Anacreon’ (celebrating wine, women, and song) were published in 1800, with a dedication to the Prince of Wales. He also wrote a comic opera, “the gypsy prince”, staged that year. In 1801 he published a collection of his own verse, “Poetical works of the late Thomas Little Esq”. A Catholic patriot, he defended the Church of Ireland, especially in later politics. In 1803 he held a post under the Government in Bermuda as regis… Go to person page >

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First Line: The scene was more beautiful far to my [the] eye
Author: Thomas Moore
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Sacred Songs #90

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A Selection of Sacred Songs. 2nd ed. #90

Select Melodies, comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use #d223

Social Melodies #d110

Songs for the School Room #d120

The Social Lyrist #d24

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