Sleep, sleep today, tormenting cares
Of earth and folly born!
Ye shall not dim the light that streams
From this celestial morn.
Tomorrow will be time enough
To feel your harsh controul;
Ye shall not violate, this day,
The sabbath of my soul.
Sleep, sleep forever, guilty thoughts!
Let fires of vengeance die;
And, purg’d from sin, may I behold
A God of purity!
I am busy working to bring Anna Lætitia Barbauld's "Sleep, sleep today, tormenting cares" to life through some unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you soon.
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This creative journey takes time—each composition represents hours of dedicated work to create something that deepens our connection to Anna Lætitia Barbauld's words in meaningful ways.
While you wait for the complete interpretation, I invite you to explore other musical arrangements in my gallery or learn more about Anna Lætitia Barbauld's life and contributions to literature.
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