Kirbye, George: Vox in Rama


Vox in Rama

Vox in Rama audita est ploratus et ululatus,
Rachel plorans filios suos, noluit consolari, quia non sunt.

A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.

Words: Matthew 2 v.18
Music: George Kirbye (c. 1565–1634)