possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)

‘Mongst thousands good, one wanton Dame to find
 (Sung text for setting by O. Gibbons)
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Language: English 
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‘Mongst thousands good, one wanton Dame to find, 
Amongst the Roses grow some wicked weeds, 
For this was not to love but lust inclined,
For love doth always bring forth, bounteous deeds.
And in each gentle heart desire of Honour breeds.

Composition:

    Set to music by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), "‘Mongst thousands good, one wanton Dame to find", published 1612, stanza 2 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 11, Verified with The First Sett of Madrigals and Mottets of 5. parts: apt for Viols and Voyces by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Snodham, London 1612.
        Score: IMSLP [external link]

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