possibly by Newburgh Hamilton (flourished 1715-1743)

O sweetest of thy lovely Race
 (Sung text for setting by S. Webbe)
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Language: English 
O sweetest of thy lovely Race
unveil thy matchless Charms 
let me adore that Angels Face
and fold thee in my Arms
thy bosom let my Tortures move
to grant the just Returns of Love.

Composition:

    Set to music by Samuel Webbe (1740 - 1815), "O sweetest of thy lovely Race" [ chorus a cappella ], glee

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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-09
Line count: 6
Word count: 35