The works, in verse and prose, of William Shenstone, Esq In two volumes. With Decorations. The fourth edition |
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ODE To be performed by Dr. Brettle, and a Chorus of Hales-owen Citizens.
The Instrumental Part, a Viol d' Amour.
AIR by the Doctor.
Awake! I say, awake good people!And be for once alive and gay;
Come let's be merry; stir the tipple;
How can you sleep,
Whilst I do play? how can you sleep, &c.
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CHORUS of Citizens.
Pardon, O! Pardon, great musician!On drowsy souls some pity take!
For wond'rous hard is our condition,
To drink thy beer,
Thy strains to hear;
To drink,
To hear,
And keep awake!
SOLO by the Doctor.
Hear but this strain—'twas made by Handel,A wight of skill, and judgment deep!
Zoonters they're gone—Sal, bring a candle—
No, here is one, and he's asleep.
DUETTE.
Dr.Soft music.
—How cou'd they go
Whilst I do play?
Sal.
Warlike music.
—How cou'd they go?
How shou'd they stay?
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