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The Treasury of Musick

Containing ayres and dialogues To Sing to the theorbo-lute or basse-viol. Composed
  
  
  

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Loves Constancy.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Loves Constancy.

That flame is born of Earthly fire
That soon enjoys, and soon expires:
His love with wings Ill-feather'd flies,
That cannot reach beyond his Eyes.
Where Hope doth fan the Idle fire
'Tis easie to Maintain desire;
But that's the Noble Love that dare
Continue Constant in Despare.