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The Leaves of Life

from Pascha Dawn by Graham Sparkman

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Seven Virgins, or The Leaves of Life is an English Passion carol, based on the gospel of John (John 19:26-27), that was not included in the Child ballads. The first mention of this song dates back to 1847. It was also collected by Cecil Sharp in 1923 and later by Ralph Vaughan Williams. It was recorded to a different tune by Ewan MacColl on the Riverside anthology Great British Ballads Not Included in the Child Collection.

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All under the leaves, all the leaves of life I meat with virgins seven
And one of them was Mary mild
Our Lord’s Mother of Heaven

Oh, what are ye seeking ye seven fair maids
All under the leaves of life

We are seeking for no leaves Thomas,
But for a friend of thine

Go down, go down to yonder’s town
And sit in the gallery
And there you’ll see sweet Jesus Christ
Nailed to a big yew tree

So down they went to yonder’s town
As fast as foot could fall
And many a grievous bitter tears
From the Virgin’s eyes did fall

Oh, peace Mother, oh peace Mother
O, do not for me grieve
For I must suffer this He said
For Adam and for Eve

Oh, how can I my grieving cease
My sorrows undergo
Whilst I do see my own Son dye
When Son’s I have no more

He laid His head on His right shoulder
And death had stuck Him nigh

The Holy Ghost be with your sole
Sweet Mother now I die

Oh, the rose, the gentle rose
And the final that grows so green

God give us grace in every place

To pray for our King and Queen

credits

from Pascha Dawn, released March 18, 2024
Soprano: Willow Eden
Alto: Pam Benson, Willow Eden
Tenor: Graham Sparkman
Bariton: Graham Sparkman
Bass: David Benson
Chanting: Fr. Timothy Sas
Hurdy-Gurdy: Ruben Monteiro
Synthesizer: Brain Wayne Transeau

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For twenty years, Graham Sparkman has actively been involved with multiple aspects of the music industry. Although he primarily works within the scope of audio engineering and music production, Graham has years of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer.

Graham was born and raised in the small Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky. ... more

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