possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)

Farewell all joys, O Hell, now restless care’s my pillow
 (Sung text for setting by O. Gibbons)
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Language: English 
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Farewell all joys, O Hell, now restless care’s my pillow, 
(Sweet Myrtle shades, farewell)
Now come sad Cypress and forlorn Love’s willow.
She smiles, she laughs, she joys at my tormenting,
(Break then poor heart)
Tossed on Despairs’ black billow, O let me die lamenting.

Gibbons: Text in brackets does not appear in all five voices.

Composition:

    Set to music by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), "Farewell all joys, O Hell, now restless care’s my pillow", published 1612, stanza 2 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 8, 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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