by Thomas Stanley (1625 - 1678)
Language: English
I prithee let my heart alone! Since now tis rais'd above thee; Not all the beauty thou dost own Again can make me love thee. He that was shipwreck'd once before By such a Siren's call, And yet neglects to shun the shore, Deserves his second fall! Each flatt'ring kiss, each tempting smile Thou dost in vain bestow, Some other lovers might beguile Who not thy falsehood know. But I am proof against all art: No vows shall e'er persuade me Twice to present a wounded heart To her that hath betray'd me. Could I again be brought to love Thy form, though more divine, I might thy scorn as justly move As now thou suffer'st mine.
Composition:
- Set to music by John Gamble (d. 1687), no title, published 1657 [ voice and bass continuo ], from Ayres and dialogues, no. 9, Confirmed with Ayres and dialogues (to be sung to the theorbo-lute or bass-viol) by John Gamble. Printed by W. Godbid for Humphry Mosley at the Princes-Arms In St. Paul's Church-yard, London 1657.
Score: IMSLP [external link]
Text Authorship:
- by Thomas Stanley (1625 - 1678), "Song"
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