Let rolling streams their gladness show With gentle murmurs whilst they play And in their wild meanders flow Rejoicing in this blessed day. The day that gave great Anna birth Who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. (Soprano and alto duet with solo oboe and orchestra) Kind Health descends on downy wings Angels conduct her on the way. T'our glorious Queen new life she brings And swells our joys upon this day. (Alto and soprano, then chorus with orchestra) The day that gave great Anna birth Who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. (Bass solo, then chorus with orchestra) Let envy then conceal her head And blasted faction glide away. No more her hissing tongues we'll dread Secure in this auspicious day. The day that gave great Anna birth Who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. (Alto solo then chorus with echo effects, solo trumpet and orchestra) United nations shall combine To distant climes their sound convey That Anna's actions are divine And this the most important day! The day that gave great Anna birth Who fix'd a lasting peace on earth. Notable performances On 23 August 2007, Kate Royal performed the aria "Eternal source of light divine" at the Proms. On 19 May 2018, Elin Manahan Thomas performed the aria "Eternal source of light divine" as the bridal entry music for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, accompanied by the event's orchestra and with David Blackadder playing the trumpet obbligato. Selected recordings Alfred Deller (countertenor), Mary Thomas (soprano), Maurice Bevan (bass), Deller Consort, Oriana Concert Choir, Vienna Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Alfred Deller (conductor). Vanguard Records 8113. Released 1963. James Bowman (countertenor), Emma Kirkby, (soprano), David Thomas, (bass), English Chamber Orchestra, Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Simon Preston (conductor). Decca 4666762. Released 1978. James Bowman (countertenor),Gillian Fisher (soprano),Michael George (bass), Choir of New College, Oxford, The King's Consort, Robert King (conductor). Hyperion Records CDA66315. Released 1989. Robin Blaze (countertenor), Susan Gritton (soprano), Michael George (bass), King's College Choir, Cambridge, The Academy of Ancient Music, Stephen Cleobury (conductor). EMI Classics CDC 5571402. Released 2001. Andreas Scholl (countertenor), Helene Guilmette (soprano), Andreas Wolf (bass), Vocalconsort Berlin, Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin, Marcus Creed (conductor). Harmonia Mundi 0794881924325. Released 2005. Although composed for countertenor, the section "Eternal source of light divine" is often sung by sopranos. For example: Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Album: Eternal Light, Armonico Consort, Heliodor (Universal