The Zealous Lover.  

He strives for to illustrate her Perfection  
who now hath brought him under Love's subjection,  
No task so hard he will undergo  
if that she will but Love unto him show  
What ever can be had, shall be her own  
if she will yield to fancy him alone.   
To the Tune of, Underneath the Green wood Tree, etc.  
 
 

COme prithee Love let me prepare,  
my zealous affection to declare,  
And set forth thy admired parts,  
which captivates so many hearts,  
T●ou art the Phoenix of our days,  
and shall for beauty bear the praise.  

Then prithee fairest fancy me,  
and let me not languish in misery.    

Thy pretty rolling sparkling eyes  
of my poor heart hath made a prize,  
Thy Che●ry Cheeks & dimpled Chin  
affection from all hearts do win:  
Thy hair like Amber doth appear  
or threads of Gold which shine so clear,  

Th●n prithee dearest, etc.    

Each smile that doth proceed from thee,  
debars me of my liberty,  
Since every word that thou canst say  
might lead a thousand hearts astray.  
Thy beauty in each part doth shine  
where all the Graces do combine,  

Then prithee fairest, etc.    

When first I did thy face admire,  
my senses all were set on fire:  
My heart with Love was sore inflamed,  
when as I heard thee once but named;  
No happiness on Earth could be  
like to enjoy a kiss from thee,  

Then prithee, etc.    
 

I'll Crown thy joys with hearts content,  
if thou to love me wilt consent  
And all delights that ere can be,  
shall daily wait and tend on thee.  
Thou shalt have pleasures at command;  
and servants ready at thy hand:  

Then prithee fairest fancy me  
and let me not languish in misery.    

No Lady that in Court doth dwell,  
in rich attire shall thee excel  
For Silks & Satins fine and brave  
and costly jewels thou shalt have;  
All sorts of Music thou shalt hear  
sweet pleasures harmony to the ear  

Then prithee fairest fancy etc.    

All in a pleasant shady Grove,  
we'll walk to recreate my Love,  
And sit down by a Crystal Spring  
whilst pretty birds do chirp and sing,  
With hand in hand we'll pass the time  
in Summer when flowers are in the prime,  

Then prithee, etc.    

I'll range throughout the world so wide  
for Pearls of price to please my Bride  
And what new fashions may be had.  
i'll bring thee home to make thee glad,  
Thou shalt be like the Indian Queen  
so rich and costly to be seen.  

Then,    

Why should thy Maidenhead do thee wrong  
by keeping of the same too long  
Since that by marriage thou wilt be  
complete and live most happily.  
Who dies a maid ('tis spoke right well)  
must ever expect to lead Apes in Hell,  

Then, etc.    

If little Cupid bend his Bow,  
'twill be in vain to resist you know  
The god of Love will angry be  
if you despise his Deity:  
It were far better for to yield  
and sport your time in Venus' field.  

Then etc.    

There is no joys in single life  
compared to a married wife,  
Where Pleasures all completed are  
beyond your expectation far:  
What heart can wish may there be had  
to make a loving couple glad.  

Then prithee, etc.    

Therefore my dear be not afraid  
to change the title of a maid  
But let me hear your answer kind  
to satisfy your longing mind  
With open arms i'll thee embrace,  
when we encounter face to face  

Then prithee fairest fancy me  
and let me not languish in misery.     

Printed for R. H, & I Williamson in Cannon street and at the Bible on London Bridge.