time stands still

Ach, die schöne Emma...

'Time stands still with gazing on her face.
Stand still and gaze, for minutes , hours and years to her give place.
All other things shall change , but she remains the same;
Till heavens changed have their course and Time hath lost his name.
Cupid doth hover up and down, blinded with her fair eyes,
And Fortune captive at her feet contemned and qonquered lies.
Whom Fortune, Love and Time attend on.
Her with my fortunes, love, and time honour will alone.
If Bloodless Envy knows herself his faithful heart.
My settled vows and spotless faith no fortune can remove;
Courage shall show my inward faith, and faith shall try my love.

John Dowland (1563-1626)-Time Stands Still
from the Third Book of Songs, 1603
with Anthony Rooley, Lute.
from 'Time Stands Still'
Also on 'Emma Kirkby-Collection'
Recorded in June 1985.