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[by] W. Kendall

Kendall, William (fl. 1791-1816)

BALLAD.

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Gentle Shepherd, cease repining,
Mourn no more thine humble state;
Every anxious wish resigning,
Bless the kind decree of fate.

Let not Fortune's promis'd treasure
Bid thee scorn thy happy lot:
Let not Fame's delusive pleasure
Lure thee from thy Delia's cot.

All the gifts of Love possessing,
With the Nymph securely live;
Fame can yield no nobler blessing,
Wealth no softer joy can give.