Songs of England. The book of English songs, ed. by C. MackayCharles Mackay Houlston & Wright, 65, Paternoster row, 1857 - 319 pages |
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... original which suggested to Herrick the lines entitled " Cherry ripe . " Having been somewhat altered and adapted to a pleasing melody by Mr. Charles E. Horn , the song of " Cherry ripe " became very popular about the year 1825 , The ...
... original which suggested to Herrick the lines entitled " Cherry ripe . " Having been somewhat altered and adapted to a pleasing melody by Mr. Charles E. Horn , the song of " Cherry ripe " became very popular about the year 1825 , The ...
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... original music of Milton's " Comus , " produced in 1634 . DEAREST ! DO NOT YOU DELAY ME . From FLETCHER'S Comedy of the " Spanish Curate , ” 1622 . DEAREST ! do not you delay me , Since thou know'st I must be gone ; Wind and tide ' tis ...
... original music of Milton's " Comus , " produced in 1634 . DEAREST ! DO NOT YOU DELAY ME . From FLETCHER'S Comedy of the " Spanish Curate , ” 1622 . DEAREST ! do not you delay me , Since thou know'st I must be gone ; Wind and tide ' tis ...
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... original edition the words are erroneously ascribed to Burns . FROM the white - blossom'd sloe my A sprig her fair breast to adorn ; dear Chloe requested " No , by heavens ! " I exclaim'd " may I perish , If ever I plant in that bosom a ...
... original edition the words are erroneously ascribed to Burns . FROM the white - blossom'd sloe my A sprig her fair breast to adorn ; dear Chloe requested " No , by heavens ! " I exclaim'd " may I perish , If ever I plant in that bosom a ...
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... original MSS . in the possession of his grandson the Earl of Essex , with notes by Horace Walpole . This song- the only one of the many which is a shade above mediocrity - is an imitation of Martial , Lib . vi . Ep . xxxiv . The greater ...
... original MSS . in the possession of his grandson the Earl of Essex , with notes by Horace Walpole . This song- the only one of the many which is a shade above mediocrity - is an imitation of Martial , Lib . vi . Ep . xxxiv . The greater ...
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... was originally printed with the signature of " Ignoto , ” and has been set as a glee by Webbe . It is also sung to the music of the original song . PHILLIS THE FAIR . NICHOLAS BRETON , born 1555 , PASTORAL AND RURAL SONGS . 89.
... was originally printed with the signature of " Ignoto , ” and has been set as a glee by Webbe . It is also sung to the music of the original song . PHILLIS THE FAIR . NICHOLAS BRETON , born 1555 , PASTORAL AND RURAL SONGS . 89.
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Abraham Newland ancient Bacchus ballads beauty born boys brave British grenadiers CHARLES DIBDIN CHARLES MACKAY charms chase cheer cold Crazy Jane cuckoo dance delight died doth drink England English melody eyes fair fear foes glee glory Hark Harry Carey hath heart Hearts of oak heav'n his soul heaven High trolollie hope horn hounds hunting JOHN jolly king kiss'd ladies land lass leather bottèl live Lord lover maid merrily merry mind morn music by Dr ne'er never night o'er old cap pleasure Poetry poor popular praise R. B. SHERIDAN Richmond Hill round row row Rule Britannia sail sailor ship sigh sing smile soldiers song Spanish Armada sport stanzas sung sweet Tally-ho tears tell thee There's thine Thomas Campbell thou true-love Twas Vicar of Bray wine wish in heav'n youth
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Page 55 - TELL ME NOT, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more.
Page 202 - A wet sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows fast, And fills the white and rustling sail, And bends the gallant mast ; And bends the gallant mast my boys, While, like the eagle free, Away the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee. O for a soft and gentle wind...
Page 150 - WHY so pale and wan, fond lover? Prithee, why so pale? Will, when looking well can't move her, Looking ill prevail? Prithee, why so pale?
Page 36 - Take, oh take those lips away, That so sweetly were forsworn; And those eyes, the break of day, Lights that do mislead the morn; But my kisses bring again, bring again, Seals of love, but seal'd in vain.
Page 88 - With coral clasps and amber studs — And if these pleasures may thee move, Come live with me and be my Love.
Page 67 - When lovely woman stoops to folly. And finds, too late, that men betray. What charm can soothe her melancholy, What art can wash her guilt away? The only art her guilt to cover. To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, — is to die.
Page 201 - THE SEA. The Sea ! the Sea ! the open Sea ! The blue, the fresh, the ever free ! Without a mark, without a bound, It runneth the earth's wide regions 'round ; It plays with the clouds ; it mocks the skies ; Or like a cradled creature lies.
Page 146 - Some men with swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill: But their strong nerves at last must yield; They tame but one another still: Early or late They stoop to fate, And must give up their murmuring breath, When they, pale captives, creep to death.
Page 43 - Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise Doth ask a drink divine; But might I of Jove's nectar sup, I would not change for thine.
Page 178 - TOLL for the brave! The brave that are no more ! All sunk beneath the wave, Fast by their native shore ! Eight hundred of the brave, Whose courage well was tried, Had made the vessel heel, And laid her on her side. A land breeze shook the shrouds, And she was overset ; Down went the Royal George, With all her crew complete.