O Taste and See: Lyrics and meaning of the Ralph Vaughan Williams music explained
O TASTE and See was composed for the Queen's coronation in 1953.
Now it will be sung by a choir as Her Majesty's life is celebrated during her funeral at Westminster Abbey.
What are the lyrics to O Taste and See?
O taste and see
That the Lord is good
O taste and see
That the Lord is good
He is good to me
You've turned my mourning
Into dancing
Put off my rags and clothed me with gladness
And I will arise and I will praise you
I'll sing and not be silent
O Lord, My God
I will give thanks to you forever
O Lord, My God
I will give thanks to you
And I'll live only for you
And I'll lift these hands up to you
And I'll dance before you
I will shout it, I will shout it to you
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Who wrote O Taste and See?
O Taste and See was written by Ralph Vaughn Williams.
The composer was born in 1872 and died in 1958.
He was known for his music for operas and ballets as well as religious vocal pieces.
During his career spanning 60 years, he wrote nine symphonies.
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Is O Taste and See a funeral song?
Williams wrote 'O Taste and See' for Queen's coronation in 1953.
It will be sung by the choir in Westminster Abbey.