Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Choir of Merton College, Oxford
Choir
Benjamin Nicholas
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bob Chilcott
Composer
Charles Bennett
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Baxter
Producer
Jack Davis
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
The first tree to blossom is the pear, It comes to life in spring.
The blossom of the pear is white, We bless its opening.
Alleluia.
The white that winter wears Brings in summer's green.
The pear tree opens up its arms No matter how cold the scene. Res miranda.
Despite the winter storm
The pear will have its day.
The pear will blossom once more, Our care will melt away. Alleluia.
If I took the pear tree's shape, I'd blossom in your heart.
If I were a petal of snow
I'd let the healing start. Gaudeamus.
Written by: Bob Chilcott, Charles Bennett

