Praise of Love

Never 'till now I knew love's smart, Guess who it was that stole my heart? 'Twas only you, if you'll believe me. 'Twas only you, &c.

Since that I've felt love's fatal power, Heavy has pass'd each anxious hour, If not with you, if you'll believe me. If not with you, &c.

Honour and wealth no joys can bring, Nor I be happy though a king; If not with you, if you'll believe me, If not with you, &c.

When from this world I'm call'd away, For you alone I'd wish to stay; For you alone, if you'll believe me. For you alone, &c. 'Grave on my tomb where'er I'm laid, Here lies one who lov'd but one maid; That's only you, if you'll believe. That's only you, &c.