Ayres, and dialogues for one, two, and three voyces. The third book |
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Short Ayres for One, Two, or Three Voyces.
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Short Ayres for One, Two, or Three Voyces.
[Once Venus Cheeks that sham'd the Morn]
Once Venus Cheeks that sham'd the MornOnce Venus Cheeks that sham'd the Morn, her hew let fall; her Lips that Winter had out-born, in June in June look'd pale; her Heat grew cold, her Nectar dry, no Dew she had but in her Eye, the wonted fire and flames to mortifie. When was this so dismal sight? When Adonis, Adonis bad Good-night.
[I have prais'd with all my skill]
I have prais'd with all my skillI have prais'd with all my skill each curious limb a-bout thee, so often, and yet do so still, that now each Swain can flout mee; and with nimble taunts can say, Sure this is some Bird of May.
[When doth Love set forth Desire?]
When doth Love set forth Desire?When doth Love set forth Desire? In prime of Youth, men say. And when doth that again retire? When Beauty fades away! Then you in youth in youth that think on this, taste what the sweets, the sweets of Beauty is.
[Trust the Form of Ayrie things]
Trust the Form of Ayrie thingsTrust the Form of Ayrie things, or a Syren when she sings: Trust the slye Hyenna's voyce; or of all, Distrust make choyce. And believe these sooner then Truth in Women, Faith in Men.
[Deer, throw that Flatt'ring Glass away]
[I]
Deer, throw that Flatt'ring Glass away,I have two truer for your turn;
These Eyes I mean, wherein you may
See how you blaze, and how I burn.
II
Ah! could you but as plainly thereMy Faith as your owne Face descry,
You'ld gaze your self no other where,
And burn (perhaps) as well as I.
[Do not delay me though you have the pow'r ages to stay me]
[I]
Do not delay me, though you have the pow'rAges to stay me, O do't in an hour.
Then do not slight me, O do not reject me!
Say not what might be, since thus I affect thee.
II
No bodies stirring, O none that can hear thee!Then leave demurring since I am so near thee.
This is the season each Bird is a building,
You that have reason, O be not unwilling!
[If you can find a heart (Sweet Love)]
[I]
If you can find a heart (Sweet Love) to kill,Yet grant me this, to read my latest Will:
May all things smile on you, may nothing cross
Your wish or will, who ever bears the loss.
II
May Fortunes wheel be ever in your hand,That you may never Sue, but still Command;
And to these blessings, may your Beauty still
Be fresh, and pow'rfull, both to save, and kill.
[Sure thou framed wert by Art]
[I]
Sure thou framed wert by ArtPurposely to take my Heart
For such looks were ever made
Onely for that Catching trade.
II
All thy Oathes and folded Armes,Sighing Blasts, bewitching Charms;
Ev'ry Thought thou tend'st that way
Was only lent me to betray.
III
False (alass) they are that swear,All Loves bargains are not dear.
Know then Flatterer that I must
Hear no more than I dare trust.
IV
You may promise, swear, and say,What perhaps you mean to day;
But e're Morrows Sun be set,
You another Love will get.
V
Had'st thou left me then untideThou had'st never been denide,
And I wish (for Maidens sake)
None e're better bargain make.
[O Phœbus, cleer thy face]
Go Phœbus, cleer thy faceGo Phœbus, cleer thy face, collect thy rayes; and from those Stars which to thee Tribute payes, draw back thy light, and in thy greatest pride view my Love, a Star, a Star not yet deifide.
[I Prethee send me back my heart]
[I]
I Prethee send me back my heart,Since I cannot have thine;
For if from yours you will not part,
Why then should you keep mine?
II
Yet now I think on't, let it lye,To send it me were vain,
For th'hast a thief in either eye
Will steal it back again.
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