1979
Wrath
Composed by
Robert Beaser
Robert Beaser Text by
Anthony Hecht
Anthony Hecht Seven Deadly Sins Song Collection
"Wrath" is the third song of Robert Beaser's song cycle Seven Deadly Sins.
Text
Wrath
by Anthony Hecht
I saw in stalls of pearl the heavenly hosts,
Gentle as down, and without private parts.
“Dies irae,” they sang, and I could smell
The dead-white phosphorous of sacred hearts.
Source: from The Hard Hours by Anthony Hecht, 1967.
Sheet Music
Seven Deadly Sins
Robert Beaser
1. Pride
2. Envy
3. Wrath
4. Sloth
5. Avarice
6. Gluttony
7. Lust
2. Envy
3. Wrath
4. Sloth
5. Avarice
6. Gluttony
7. Lust