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ADVICE TO AMANDA.
I.
Amanda, since thy lovely frame,Of ev'ry charm possest,
Hath power to raise the purest flame
And warm the coldest breast:
II.
Oh! think that heav'n could ne'er design,Thou too reserved maid,
That ever beauties, such as thine,
Like unknown flow'rs should fade.
III.
When next you see your faithful swain,Your Strephon at your feet;
When next you hear him sigh his pain
And tend'rest vows repeat.
IV.
Then think 'tis fit a love so trueShould meet a kind regard;
And think 'tis given alone to you
His virtue to reward.
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V.
If constancy, with merit join'd,Hath any charms for thee,
Let Strephon thy acceptance find,
For such a swain is he.
VI.
No longer then, too cruel fair,Defer the happy day;
But with thy love reward his care,
His tenderness repay.
VII.
So shall th' indulgent eye of Heav'nThe worthy choice approve,
When such victorious charms are giv'n
A prize to faithful love.
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