by Matthew Prior (1667 - 1721)

Language: English 
Morella, charming without art,
And kind without design,
Can never lose the smallest part
Of such a heart as mine.

Obliged a thousand several ways,
It ne'er can break her chains,
While passion which her beauties raise
My gratitude maintains.

Composition:

    Set to music by Willem de Fesch (1687 - 1761), "Morella, charming without art"

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This text was added to the website: 2022-01-21
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