Eleven addresses to the Lord, for bass-baritone and piano

Eleven addresses to the Lord. For bass-baritone and piano. Text by John Berryman. Music by Bryan Beaumont Hays. Contents: 1. "Master of beauty" -- 2. "Holy, as I suppose" -- 3. "Sole watchman" -- 4. "If I say Thy name" -- 5. "Holy, and holy" -- 6. "Under new management" -- 7. "After a stoic" -- 8. A Prayer for the Self -- 9. "Surprise me" -- 10. "Fearful I peer" -- 11. "Germanicus leapt." Dedication: to Charles Thornbury. 1. Master of beauty: Master of beauty craftsman of the snowflake, inimitable contriver, endower of earth so gorgeous and different from the boring moon, thank you for such as it is my gift. John Berryman Hays, Bryan Beaumont piano Bass-baritone 555 Song cycles.