Poems, chiefly pastoral By John Cunningham. The second edition. With the Addition of several pastorals and other pieces |
Poems, chiefly pastoral | ||
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A SONG.
[He that Love hath never try'd]
I
He that Love hath never try'd,Nor had Cupid for his guide,
Cannot hit the passage right
To the palace of delight.
II
What are honours, regal wealth,Florid youth, and rosy health?
Without Love his tribute brings,
Impotent, unmeaning things!
III
Gentle shepherds, persevere,Still be tender, still sincere;
Love and Time, united, do
Wonders, if the heart be true.
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