[from] The Two Nightingales
a Choice Selection of
Vocal Duets.
No. 2 of 4
To A. E. Thompson, Esq.
"See How Beneath the Moonbeam's Smile" (4 Aug 1855)
Duet
[Words -- anonymous]
Composed by 
George Washbourne Morgan, 1822-1892

New York: Dressler & Clayton, 933 Broadway
Near 22nd Street
Buffalo, NY: Meyer & Tretbar
Plate No. 16-6
[Source: 1855-570080@LoC]

[Ist Voice Solo]
See how beneath the moonbeam’s smile, 
Yon little billow heaven its breast 
And foams and sparkles for a while 
Then murmuring subsides to rest;

[IInd Voice Solo]
This, man, the sport of bliss and care, 
Rises on Time’s eventful sea, 
And having swell’d a moment there 
Thus melts into eternity.

[DUET]
Thus man, the sport of bliss and care, 
Rises on Time’s eventful sea, 
On Time’s eventful sea, 
And having swell’d a moment there, 
Thus melts into eternity!
Thus melts into eternity.