Song 60. Whilst our joys in wine we raise
[I]
Whilst our joys in wine we raise,
Youthful Bacchus we will praise:
Bacchus dancing did invent;
Bacchus is on songs intent;
Bacchus teacheth Love to court,
And his Mother how to sport;
Gracefull confidence He lends,
He oppressive trouble ends.
II
To the Bowle when we repair
Grief doth vanish into air;
Drink we then, and drown all sorrow;
All our care not knows the morrow;
Life is dark, let's dance and play,
They that will be troubled may;
We our joys with wine will raise,
Youthfull Bacchus we will praise.