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SONGS, SET TO MUSIC BY THE MOST EMINENT MASTERS: 19, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Since we your husband daily see
Last Line: With thy insipid fool.
Subject(s): Charm; Hearts; Jealousy; Night; Passion; Bedtime


SINCE we your husband daily see
So jealous out of season,
Phillis, let you and I agree
To make him so with reason.

I'm vexed to think, that every night
A sot, within thy arms,
Tasting the most divine delight,
Should sully all your charms;

While fretting I must lie alone,
Cursing the powers divine,
That undeservedly have thrown
A pearl unto a swine.

Then, Phillis, heal my wounded heart,
My burning passion cool;
Let me at least in thee have part
With thy insipid fool.





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