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HINC LACHRIMAE; OR THE AUTHOR TO AURORA: 9 by WILLIAM BOSWORTH

First Line: WOULDST THOU BUT THINK WITH WHAT ENTIRE DELIGHT
Last Line: YET USE ME GENTLY, 'CAUSE THOU KNOWST I'M THINE.
Wouldst thou but think with what entire delight
My soul was carried to those joys, and whither;
Wouldst thou but think how strong we did unite
Into one bond our mutual loves together;
Wouldst thou but reconcile thy wand'ring sense,
And cease t' afflict with thy impartial eyes;
Wouldst thou but hear the prayer which I commence,
One show'r might cherish yet the root which dies.
But thou art wise, and canst thy worth refine,
Yet use me gently, 'cause thou knowst I'm thine.



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