Henry Purcell: "Now does the glorious day appear"

Ode "Now does the glorious day appear" composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695) 30 April 1689; Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday author of text Thomas Shadwell (1642-1692) greatly modified by Purcell author of text Henry Purcell (1659-1695) extensive modifications to Shadwell's original text