The Treasury of Musick Containing ayres and dialogues To Sing to the theorbo-lute or basse-viol. Composed |
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A Resolution in choice of a Mistresse.
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A Resolution in choice of a Mistresse.
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Wert thou yet fairer then thou art,Which lies not in the pow'r of Art;
Or had'st thou in thine Eyes more Darts,
Then Cupids ever shot at Hearts;
Yet if they were not thrown at me,
I would not cast a Thought at thee.
II
I'de rather marry a disease,Then court the thing I cannot please:
She that would cherish my desires
Must court my flames with equall fires:
What pleasure is there in a Kiss
To him that doubts the Heart's not his?
III
I love thee not 'cause thou art fair,Softer than down, smoother than air;
Not for the Cupids that do lye
In either corner of thine Eye:
Would you then know what it might be?
'Tis I love you 'cause you love me.
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