Theodora, HWV 68: But why art thou disquieted - Alan Curtis, Il Complesso Barocco, Karina Gauvin

But why art thou disquieted, my soul?

Hark!

Heav'n invites thee in sweet rapt'rous strains,

To join the ever-singing, ever-loving choir

Of saints and angels in the courts above.

Oh, that I on wings could rise,

Swiftly sailing through the skies,

As skims the silver dove!

That I might rest,

For ever blest,

With harmony and love.

Oh, that I on wings...