Christ is made the sure foundation Henry Purcell More Quotes by Henry Purcell More Quotes From Henry Purcell As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes; and as poetry is a rise above prose and oratory, so is music the exaltation of poetry. Henry Purcell oratory exaltation harmony Poetry and painting have arrived to their perfection in our own country; music is yet but in its nonage [immaturity], a forward Child, which gives hope of what it may be hereafter in England, when the masters of it shall find more Encouragement. Henry Purcell encouragement country children I attempt from love's sickness to fly. Henry Purcell sickness
