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That a Nvmph much above me,
Vbuchfafes not to Love me
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NohencffirthF/teemfhaU. bridle defire,
FTor in due /Subjection,
Retain warm affection,
Nbfpark of Self LoveJhall blaze in my Fire
Thenwhereis the Swain can more humblyadmtre
While Fafsion. [hall ceafe to rage in myBreajt,
Then met returning
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ijh all my Mourning.,
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ThusFmndfhipiamixUand wholy refined,
Mayuetbe refpected,
Tho'Love is rejected,
And Clorif? mvilown thopiejtillprovesunkind^
That there's ne'er Rich a Friend as a Lover refund
With prosperous endeavour,
To aamjher dearjavour
Know as welfasl.what to Gloria is due,
Be/till more defervin^andneverlefs true.
JVhile I difeiwagedjrom wijhes andjears,
Trampiillity taftin^,
On hbertyfeaftineL,
Inhopesoffure BlifsfhaUpafsntyfewYear.
Andlonato efcapefrom thisVattyof tears
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v^ Now aid us with Patience,
To bear its vexation,
With noble defigns our winded Hearts move,
With Sentementsjmrefi ournotums improve.
If e'er my vounaBeartbe caught in its chain,
May Prudence direct me,
AndCouraqe protect me,
Prepar'dfor all Darts rememb'rin^theSwain,
Thatarew happily wife after lovina in va in.