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The Ash Grove

from Simple and Sweet by Cynthia Boener, Harp

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A lovely, traditional Welsh tune . . . . The melody has been used for many different texts - perhaps the most common was penned by Thomas Oliphant. This melody can also be found in many hymnals as "Sent Forth by God's Blessing" and "Let all Things now Living".

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"Down yonder green valley where streamlets meander,
When twilight is fading, I pensively rove,
Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander
Amid the dark shades of the lonely Ash grove.

'Twas there while the blackbird was joyfully singing,
I first met my dear one, the joy of my heart;
Around us for gladness the bluebells were ringing,
Ah! then little thought I how soon we should part.

Still grows the bright sunshine o'er valley and mountain,
Still warbles the blackbird his note from the tree;
Still trembles the moonbeam on streamlet and fountain,
But what are the beauties of nature to me.

With sorrow, deep sorrow, my bosom is laden,
All day I go mourning in search of my love.
Ye echoes, O tell me, where is the sweet maiden?
She sleeps 'neath the green turf down by the Ash grove."

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from Simple and Sweet, released May 21, 2022

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Cynthia Boener, Harp Plymouth, Indiana

Cynthia has a BS in Pharmacy from Purdue University and an MM in Church Music (with highest distinction) from Valparaiso University. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, a National Music Honour Society. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, water-colour, and pencil sketching. She is married to Mike and they have two sons, Stephen and Anthony. ... more

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