The Works of the Late Aaron Hill ... In Four Volumes. Consisting of Letters on Various Subjects, And of Original Poems, Moral and Facetious. With An Essay on the Art of Acting |
A SONG.
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A SONG.
[As Damon sat by Silvia's side]
I
As Damon sat by Silvia's sideAnd watch'd her eyes, with am'rous pride,
He gently bow'd his leaning head,
And, while it prest
Her charming breast,
Thus, the transported shepherd said.
II
Thou smiling cause of rest, and pain!The youth, who loves not, lives in vain.
What charms have eyes, where wishes meet!
Where souls combine,
And two hearts join,
Hope is unbounded; joy compleat.
III
No lamb, of all the bleating care,Looks softer, than thy passions are:
Possessing thee, by thee, possest,
I fear no pain;
I wish no gain;
Who, that's in heav'n, would more be blest?
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