by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Phillis, talk no more of passion
Language: English
Phillis, talk no more of passion, Words alone want pow'r to move; She that shuns a fair occasion, Never should pretend to love. Honour that so oft you mention, Love possessing once your mind, Alas! is but a vain pretension Women use that won't be kind. Your daily seeking out excuses Shows too much deceit and art; In love, who martyrdom refuses Lives an atheist in her heart. Fame and honour will deceive ye, None did e'er uncensur'd go; Therefore, gentle maid, believe me, Love's the greatest good we know.
Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Henry Purcell (1658/9 - 1695), "Phillis, talk no more of passion", Z. 409, published 1685. [text verified 1 time]
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 16
Word count: 90