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(143) [Page 129] - Fain would I wed a fair young maid
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(lain me. Gentle Shepherd play a part.
othefj That caa eafe rae of my (cozn.
shepherd, I have feen thyfair!ovciy Phylis,
Whtt* her flocks are feeding by the rlTcr fide ;
Ah I I much admire , ftie is {air exceeding.
In furpafling beauty, flhould furpafs in ptide :
Buti alace .' I find they aie all unkind :
Beauty knows her powt r too w«l! :
When they lift they love, when they pleafc they move;
Thus they turn their heaven to Iiell -.
Where their fair eyes glancing,
Like ro Cupids dancing,
Rules wci! for to deceive us,
With vain hopes deluding.
Still their prailc concluding.
Thus they lovC) thus they leave us.
Thus I do difpa jr, !ovc her I fha! never,
I£ ftie be fo coy , loft is all ;ny Sove :
But flie is To fair, 1 will love her Ever«
All my pain is joy. which for her I prove,
U I friould her love , and (he fhould deny.
Heavy heart with incwould break :
Though agsinftiny will, tongue thou muft beftil!
For IhewiUnoc hear thee fpcakf
Thfii with kiOes move her.
They fhal fnow I love her :
Lovely Love i be thou my gaide :
But rie fore complain me,
5he will fiiil difdain tne ;
Beauty is(o full of pride.
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Ain would I vvsd afair ycaog Maid.ihaE day and night could pleafeme.
When my mind or bodie's gtiev'd.thsE bad the power co eafe me,
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