Henry the Second, King of England

A play - incidental music by Henry Purcell (1658/9 - 1695)

1. In vain 'gainst Love, in vain I strove
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
In vain 'gainst Love, in vain I strove, 
Reason nor Honour could its force remove;
Tho' Honour fresh objections brought,
and each had wondrous Sense I thought;

yet Love more strong, tho' not so wise,
belyes my Tongue in my fond Eyes;
One answers faintly no, but yes,
oh yes, the last much louder cryes.

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Note: text is by both Bancroft and Mountfort, or by either Bancroft or Mountfort.

Researcher for this page: Virginia Knight
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