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First Line: Oh, the pleasing, pleasing anguish
Last Line: Oh, the pleasing, pleasing anguish!
Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; King, Henry (1592-1669); Singing & Singers; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Songs


OH, the pleasing, pleasing anguish,
When we love, and when we languish!
Wishes rising!
Thoughts surprising!
Pleasure courting!
Charms transporting!
Fancy viewing
Joys ensuing!
Oh, the pleasing, pleasing anguish!





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