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The Minstrel : a Collection of Songs Selected from the Reliques of Ancient Poetry
by James Hook (1746 - 1827)
1. Corydon's dolefull knell
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2. Queen Elizabeth's lamentation's
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3. Dulcina
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4. The steadfast shepherd  [sung text checked 1 time]
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Hence away, thou siren, leave me, Pish! unclasp those wanton arms, Sugared words can ne'er deceive me Though thou prove a thousand charms. Fie, fie, forbear, no common snare Can ever my affection chain. They painted baits and poor deceits Are all bestowed on me in vain. I'm no slave to such as you be, Neither shall that snowy breast, Rolling eye and lip of ruby, Ever rob me of my rest. Go, go, display thy beauty's ray To some more soon enamoured swain, Those common wiles of sighs and smiles Are all bestowed on me in vain. I have elsewhere vowed a duty, Turn away that tempting eye, Show me not a painted beauty, These impostures I defy. My spirit loathes where gaudy clothes And feigned oaths may love obtain. I love her so, whose looks swear no, That all your labours will be vain.
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- by George Wither (1588 - 1667)
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6. Unfading beauty
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