Forgive, thou fairest of thy kind - Turner, Elizabeth

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◈ Genre → Arias ♬ Voicing → solo high ¶ Language → English

Parts 1

Instruments Basso continuo,violin

Pages 3

CPDL # 79404

Editor Christopher Shaw

Posted 2024-03-06

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¶Lyrics / Text

Forgive, thou fairest of thy kind, Forgive the wretched swain; Who, while thy charms distract his mind, Presumes to tell his pain. While other beauties I rever'd, Amusement 'twas to me; For still some kind defect appear'd, And I again was free. With wonder Sylvia's eyes I view'd, But felt not long the smart; But when I found the sullen prude, I soon recall'd my heart. I bless'd her voice, when Sappho sung; Can only music kill? Pastora's beauty pleaded strong, But wit was wanting still. Thou, Celia, only art design'd To keep a lover true; Thy ev'ry charm of face and mind Must ev'ry heart subdue. To some a beauteous form is giv'n; To thers wit or air; But thou (Oh why so partial heav'n!), Dost all together share.