Memoirs of the Life of Barton Booth ... With his Character. To which are added Several Poetical Pieces, Written by Himself, viz. Translations from Horace, Songs, Odes, &c. To which is likewise annexed, the Case of Mr. Booth's last illness, and what was observ'd (particularly with regard to the Quick-Silver found in his Intestines) upon the Opening of his Body, in the Presence of Sir Hans Sloan by Mr. Alexander Small, Surgeon. Publish'd by an Intimate Acquaintance of Mr. Booth, By Consent of his Widow |
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[As in the Myrtle Bow'r I lay]
As in the Myrtle Bow'r I lay,
A mournful Echo fill'd the Grove;
'Twas Silvia's Voice imploring Love:
“Oh cease to wound me, cruel Boy!
“Be kind, and send a faithful Swain,
“Whose Balm apply'd, may heal my Pain.
A mournful Echo fill'd the Grove;
'Twas Silvia's Voice imploring Love:
“Oh cease to wound me, cruel Boy!
“Be kind, and send a faithful Swain,
“Whose Balm apply'd, may heal my Pain.
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Straight I approach'd my Soul's Desire;And thus, with tender Looks, I said:
“Love ever hears the sighing Maid,
“And kindly sends the faithful Swain,
“In whom a longing Maid may find
“The Balm to heal a love-sick Mind.
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Trembling, she push'd me from her Side;Which still the more increas'd her Pain;
Finding, at length, she strove in vain,
“O Love! she cry'd, I feel thy Pow'r,
“Who can the raging Smart endure?
So took the Balm, and found the Cure.
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