Capernaum from Triantán by Triantán
Lewis Spence’s condemnation of religious oppression in 16th century Edinburgh gets its title from one of the towns cursed to hell by Jesus in the New Testament.
Tracklist
| 4. | Capernaum | 3:01 |
Lyrics
If a’ the blood shed at thy Tron
Edinbro’, Edinbro’
If a’ the blood shed at thy Tron
Were shed intae a river
It would ca’ the mills of Bonnington
Edinbro’, Edinbro’
It would ca’ the mills of Bonnington
For ever and for ever
If a’ the tears that thou hast grat’
Were shed intae the sea
Where would ye find an Ararat
Frae that fell flood tae flee?
If all the psalms sung in thy kirks
Were gaithered in a wynd
It would shaw the tops o’ Roslin’s birks
Till time was oot o’ mind
If a’ the broken hearts o’ thee
Were heaped in a howe
There would be neither land nor sea
But yon rede brae and thou
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Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs.