For I Will Consider my Cat Jeoffry
from Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry.
For he is the servant of the living God, duly and daily serving him.
For at the first glance of the glory of God in the East he worships in his way.
For this is done by wreathing his body seven times round with elegant quickness.
For he knows that God is his saviour.
For God has bless'd him in the variety of his movements.
For there is nothing sweeter than his peace when at rest.
For I am possed of a cat, surpassing in beauty from who I take occasion to bless Almighty God.
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