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Song: Give me the sweet delights of love, let not...

by Henry Harington . A Catch for Three voices , in B-flat major

Text:

Give me the sweet delights of love,
let not anxious care destroy them,
oh how divine,
still to enjoy them,
pure are the blessings love bestowing,
peace and harmony ever flowing,
a smoky house, a failing trade,
six squalling brats and a scolding Jade.

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