Versos English Stephen Hawes Amoure

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Amoure

by (1474–1523)

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That shall I not; though that I contynewe All my lyfe in payne and hevynes, I shall not chaunge you for none other new; You are my lady, you are my masteres, Whome I shall serve with all my gentylnes. Exyle him never from your hert so dere, Whyche unto hys hath sette you most nere.