The Songs of England and Scotland, Volume 1J. Cochrane, 1835 - Ballads, English |
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... thine eyes , ' and ' Oh do not wanton with those eyes , ' are the richest gems of this collection , fanci- ful , elegant , and refined . There is much sweetness and beauty about the lyrics of both Beaumont and Fletcher . The ballads by ...
... thine eyes , ' and ' Oh do not wanton with those eyes , ' are the richest gems of this collection , fanci- ful , elegant , and refined . There is much sweetness and beauty about the lyrics of both Beaumont and Fletcher . The ballads by ...
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... thine eyes , And I will pledge with mine , Or leave a kiss but in the cup , And I'll not look for wine : The thirst that from the soul doth rise , Doth ask a drink divine , But might I of Jove's nectar sup , I would not change for thine ...
... thine eyes , And I will pledge with mine , Or leave a kiss but in the cup , And I'll not look for wine : The thirst that from the soul doth rise , Doth ask a drink divine , But might I of Jove's nectar sup , I would not change for thine ...
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... : Thou hadst in the forgotten crowd Of common beauties liv'd unknown , Had not my verse exhal'd thy name And with it impt the wings of fame . VOL . I. G That killing power is none of thine , I gave SONGS OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND . 81.
... : Thou hadst in the forgotten crowd Of common beauties liv'd unknown , Had not my verse exhal'd thy name And with it impt the wings of fame . VOL . I. G That killing power is none of thine , I gave SONGS OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND . 81.
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That killing power is none of thine , I gave it to thy voice and eyes : Thy sweets , thy graces , all are mine ; Thou art my star , shin'st in my skies ; Then dart not , from thy borrow'd sphere , Lightning on him that fix'd thee there ...
That killing power is none of thine , I gave it to thy voice and eyes : Thy sweets , thy graces , all are mine ; Thou art my star , shin'st in my skies ; Then dart not , from thy borrow'd sphere , Lightning on him that fix'd thee there ...
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... thine I vow'd to be ? Lady it is already morn , And ' twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility . Have I not lov'd thee much and long , A tedious twelve hours space ? I must all other beauties wrong , And rob thee of a new ...
... thine I vow'd to be ? Lady it is already morn , And ' twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility . Have I not lov'd thee much and long , A tedious twelve hours space ? I must all other beauties wrong , And rob thee of a new ...
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