Nine Sets of Four Songs Each, Set VI , opus 87

by Fritz Bennicke Hart (1874 - 1949)

1. To Dianeme

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Note: Herrick wrote several poems with the title "To Dianeme". This is a placeholder until it can be determined which ones the composers below set.


2. The Cherry‑Blossoms  [sung text not yet checked]

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Ye may simper, blush and smile,
And perfume the air awhile ;
But, sweet things, ye must be gone,
Fruit, ye know, is coming on ;
Then, ah ! then, where is your grace,
Whenas cherries come in place.

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Confirmed with Works of Robert Herrick, Vol I, ed. by Alfred Pollard, London, Lawrence & Bullen, 1891, page 89.


3. I will no longer kiss  [sung text not yet checked]

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I will no longer kiss,
I can no longer stay;
The way of all flesh is
That I must go this day.
Since longer I can't live,
My frolic youths, adieu;
My lamp to you I'll give,
And all my troubles too.

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4. Shall I go to Love and tell  [sung text not yet checked]

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Shall I go to Love and tell,
Thou art all turned icicle?
Shall I say her altars be
Disadorn'd and scorn'd by thee?
O beware! in time submit;
Love has yet no wrathful fit:
If her patience turns to ire,
Love is then consuming fire.

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