possibly by Christopher Hatton, Sir (1581 - 1619)

Lais now old, that erst attempting Lass
Language: English 
Lais now old, that erst attempting Lass,
To Goddess Venus consecrates her Glass.
For she herself hath now no use of one
No dimpled cheeks hath she to gaze upon.
She cannot see, her spring-time damask grace
Nor dare she look upon her Winter face.

Text Authorship:

Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):

  • by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), "Lais now old, that erst attempting Lass", published 1612 [ sattb chorus ], from First Set of Madrigals, no. 13, Verified with The First Sett of Madrigals and Mottets of 5. parts: apt for Viols and Voyces by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Snodham, London 1612. [sung text checked 1 time]

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This text was added to the website: 2025-10-26
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Word count: 45