In vain 'gainst Love, in vain I strove, Reason nor Honour could its force remove; Tho' Honour fresh objections brought, and each had wondrous Sense I thought; yet Love more strong, tho' not so wise, belyes my Tongue in my fond Eyes; One answers faintly no, but yes, oh yes, the last much louder cryes.
Henry the Second, King of England
A play - incidental music by Henry Purcell (1658/9 - 1695)
1. In vain 'gainst Love, in vain I strove  [sung text checked 1 time]
Language: English
Authorship:
- by John Bancroft (d. 1696)
- by William Mountfort (1664? - 1692)
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Note: text is by both Bancroft and Mountfort, or by either Bancroft or Mountfort.Researcher for this page: Virginia Knight
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