Geschichte der Königin Elisabeth von England. Aus dem Französischen, Volume 6

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Bei Friedrich Maurer, 1793

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Page 392 - And lovers' songs shall turn to holy psalms : A man at arms must now sit on his knees, And feed on prayers that are old age's alms. And so from court to cottage I depart : My saint is sure of mine unspotted heart.
Page 392 - And lovers songs shall turne to holy Psalmes ; A man at Armes must now sit on his knees, And feed on pray'rs, that are old ages almes.
Page 392 - My golden locks time hath to silver turn'd, (Oh time too swift, and swiftness never ceasing,) My youth 'gainst age, and age at youth hath spurn'd: But spurn'd in vain, youth waneth by increasing ; Beauty, strength, and youth, flowers fading been; Duty, faith, and love, are roots and evergreen. My helmet now shall make a hive for bees, And lovers...

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