The Seraglio a comic opera, in two acts: as performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden [by Edward Thompson] |
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FINALE.
Abd.Away with rough tyrannic Rules,
From Reason's Precepts that depart;
Be mine the Pow'r that not controuls,
But mildly wins the pliant Heart!
When gen'rous Dictates lead the Mind,
Then, then alone of Bliss possest,
In others Joys our own we find,
In blessing others truly blest.
Fred.
Beneath such kind protecting Care,
Rich Commerce spreads his golden Wings,
And Science doth her Banner rear,
And rugged Labour toils and sings.
Rich Commerce spreads his golden Wings,
And Science doth her Banner rear,
And rugged Labour toils and sings.
Lyd.
The virtuous Maid, and constant Youth,
Their mutual Wishes free obtain;
And Love, and Innocence, and Truth,
In undisturb'd Enjoyment reign.
Their mutual Wishes free obtain;
And Love, and Innocence, and Truth,
In undisturb'd Enjoyment reign.
Reef.
The ready Sailor quits the Shore,
His Sov'reign's Honour to maintain;
And when the dang'rous Toil is o'er,
Partakes the Blessings of the Plain:
His Sov'reign's Honour to maintain;
And when the dang'rous Toil is o'er,
Partakes the Blessings of the Plain:
Polly.
Where Mirth amid the rural Throngs,
The Triumphs of his Pow'r imparts;
And Carols from a thousand Tongues,
Speak lively Thoughts and grateful Hearts.
The Triumphs of his Pow'r imparts;
And Carols from a thousand Tongues,
Speak lively Thoughts and grateful Hearts.
CHORUS.
When gen'rous Dictates, &c.
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