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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[In vain unhappy Damon tries]
I
In vain unhappy Damon tries,To find Repose in Liberty;
Pleasure, the dull Condition, flies,
A Lover he must live and die.
His amorous Heart no more can bear
The tedious Night, and irksome Day;
He pines for some good-natur'd Fair,
To pass the heavy Hours away.
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Be kind, ye Pow'rs! and hear his Prayer;Propitious to his Wishes prove;
Direct him to the destin'd Fair,
Who best deserves his Truth in Love:
Fain wou'd he taste her friendly Charms,
And longs the healing Balm to try;
Fain wou'd he languish in her Arms,
Wou'd with her live, and with her die.
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