William Jackson (of Exeter)
 (1730 - 1803)

Jackson (of Exeter) : Now Philomel renews her tender strain : illustration

Now Philomel renews her tender strain
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Twelve songs set to music by William Jackson of Exeter, Op. 7. London, c.1775.
Lyrics: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

Now Philomel renews her tender strain,
Indulging all the night her pleasing pain.
I sought the grove to hear the wanton sing;
There saw a face more beauteous than the Spring;
A face divine, where thousand glories play,
More bright, more lovely than the sunny ray!

In vain I'm promis'd such a heav'nly prize
Ah! cruel fair one, who delay'st my joys!
Tho' thy bright charms inflame my am'rous heart,
I dare not snatch one kiss to ease the smart.
When will the hour of wish'd-for bliss arrive;
Must I wait longer; can I wait and live?

I loathe the light and sleep forsakes my eyes;
Turn thee, my fairest e'er thy lover dies,
Sinking to earth. I sigh one last adieu.
Call me my goddess and my life renew,
My queen, my angel, my fond heart's desire.
Pity that passion which thy charms inspire.