Emma Kirkby What If I Seek For Love Of Thee- Robert Jones

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What if I seek for love of thee,
shall I find beauty kind
to desert that still shall dwell in me?
But if I sue and live forlorn,
then, alas! never was any wretch
to more misfortune born.

Though thy looks have charmed mine eyes,
I can forbear to love.
But if ever sweet desire
set my woeful heart on fire,
then can I never remove.

Frown not on me unless thou hate,
for thy frown casts me down to despair
to my most hapless state.
Smile not on me unless thou love,
for thy smile wilt beguile my desires
if thou unsteadfast prove.

If thou needs will bend thy brows,
a while refrain my dear.
But if thou wilt smile on me,
let it not delayed be.
Comfort is never too near...