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by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Elegy II
 (Sung text for setting by W. Jackson)
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Language: English 
Whilst from our Looks, fair Nymph you guess
The secret Passions of our Mind,
My heavy Eyes you say confess
A Heart to Love and Grief inclin’d.

There needs alas but little Art,
To have this fatal Secret known;
With the same Ease you threw the Dart
‘Tis certain you may shew the Wound.

How can I see you and not love,
While you as op’ning East are fair,
While cold as northern Blasts you prove
How can I love and not despair.

The wretch in double fetters bound
Your potent Mercy may release,
Soon if my Love but once were crown’d
Fair Isabel my Grief would cease.

Composition:

    Set to music by William Jackson (1730 - 1803), "Elegy II", op. 3 no. 3, published 1762 [ vocal trio for 2 tenors, bass and continuo ], from Elegies, no. 3, Confirmed with Elegies, composed by William Jackson of Exeter, London 1762.

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  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

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