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A09653 The first booke of songs or ayres of 4. parts vvith tableture for the lute or orpherian, vvith the violl de gamba. Newly composed by Francis Pilkington, Batcheler of Musick, and lutenist: and one of the Cathedrall Church of Christ, in the citie of Chester.; Songs or ayres Pilkington, Francis, d. 1638. 1605 (1605) STC 19922; ESTC S111835 16,148 104

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THE FIRST BOOKE OF Songs or Ayres of 4. parts vvith Tableture for the Lute or Orpherian with the Violl de Gamba Newly composed by Francis Pilkington Batcheler of Musick and Lutenist and one of the Cathedrall Church of Christ in the Citie of Chester LONDON Printed by T Este dwelling in Aldersgate-streete and are ther to be sould 1605. To the Right honourable VVilliam Earle of Darby Lord Stanly Lord Strange of Knocking and of the Isle of Man and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter Francis Pilkington wisheth health with increase of Honour in this life and Eternitie heereafter ARistoxenus thrice noble Lord held that the Soule of man was Musicke But that the being thereof was framed of Bumbees as the Pithagorians affirme But for that it is the subiect and obiect of all harmonicall concents Intimating heereby the dignitie and high renowne of that Art which descended from so noble a stemme seeketh by all meanes possible to nobilitate the same and that man to bee vnfit for the society and commerce of men that honoureth not so worthy a Jewell for the life of man Which opinion verely is worthy Aristoxenus that is to say a noble Philosopher yet how litle squaring with the time experience a perfect Mistresse of truth hath a long time taught For who regardeth the melodius charmes of Orpheus or enchanting melodie of Arion surely but a few Quos aequus amauit Iupiter dijs geniti aut ardeus euexit ad aethera virtus Of which rancke seeing your Lordship hath giuen vndoubted testimonies of your honour to bee one Musitions should commit an vndiscreet part of ingratitude not to acknowledge so great a fauour For mine owne part who am meanest of many which professe this diuine skill though not meanest in good will humble affection to your Honor I must confesse my selfe many waies obliged to your Lordships familie not onely for that my Father and Brother receiued many graces of your Honours noble Father whom they followed but that my self had the like of your most honorable Brother euen from the first notice he chanced to take of mee And therfore most honourable Lord I haue heere presented this oblation howsoeuer meane a token of mine affectionate good will Loue yea onely deuoted to your Lordship which if it may gaine your gracious acceptation will feare neither Zoilus nor Momus his reprehension Your Honours in all dutie THE TABLE NOw peep boe peep thrise happie blest mine eies I My choise is made and I desire no change II Can shee disdaine can I persist to Loue. III Alas faire face why doth that smoothed brow IIII Whether so fast see how the kindly flowers perfumes the Aire V Rest sweet Nimphes let goulden sleepe charme your Star brighter eies VI Aye mee shee frownes my mistresse is offended VII Now let her change and spare not since she proues false I care not VIII Vnderneth a Cypris shade the Queene of Loue sate mourning IX Sound wofull plaints in hills and woods X You that pine in long desire XI Looke Mistresse mine within this hollow brest XII Clime O hart clime to thy rest XIII Thanks gentle Moone for thy obscured light XIIII I Sigh as sure to weare the fruit of the willow tree XV Down a down thus Phillis sung by Fancie once opressed XVI Diaphenia like the Dafdowndillie white as the Sunne faire as the Lillie XVII Beautie sate bathing by a spring where fairest shades did hide her XVIII Musick deare solace to my thoughts neglected XIX With fragrant flowers we strew the way XX Come come all you that draw heauens purest breath XXI A Pauin for the Lute and Base Violl XXII ¶ FINIS I. CANTO NOw peep boe peep thrise happie blest mine eies For I haue found faire Phillis for I haue found faire Phillis where she lies Vpon her bed with armes vnspred all fast a sleepe Vnmaskt her face thrise happie grace fare-well fare-well my Sheepe Looke to your selues new charge I must ap proue Phillis doth sleepe Phillis doth sleepe And I must guard my Loue. Looke 2 Now peep boe peep mine eyes to see your blisse Phillis closd eyes atrackts you hers to kisse Oh may I now performe my vow loues ioy t' impart Assay the while how to be-guile farewell faint hart Taken she is new ioyes I must approue Phillis doth sleep and I will kisse my Loue. 3 Now peep boe peep be not too bould my hand Wake not thy Phillis feare shee doe with-stand Shee stirs alas alas alas I faint in spright Shee opes her eie vnhappie I farewell delight Awakt shee is new woes I must approue Phillis awakes and I must leaue my Loue. I. ALTO NOw peep boe peep thrise happie blest mine eies For I haue found faire Phillis for I haue found faire Phillis where shee lies vp-on her bed vpon her bed vpon her bed with armes vnspred All fast a sleepe vnmas'kt her face thrise happie grace Farewell farewell my sheepe Looke to your selues looke to your selues new charge I must ap-proue Phillis doth sleepe Phillis doth sleepe and I must guard my Loue. Looke to your c. I. BASSO NOw peep boe peep thrise happie blest mine eies For I haue found faire Phillis for I haue found faire Phillis where shee lies Vpon her bed with armes vnspred all fast a sleepe Vnmas'kt her face thrise happie grace Farewell farewell my sheepe Looke to your selues new charge I must approue Phillis doth sleepe Phillis doth sleepe and I must guard my Loue. Looke to c. I. TENORE NOw peep boe peep thrise happie blest mine eies For I haue found my Phillis for I haue found my Phillis where shee lies Vpon her bed with armes vnspred vpon her bed with armes vnspred with armes vnspred all fast a sleepe vnmas'kt her face thrise happie grace Farewell farewell my sheepe Looke to your selues looke to your selues new charge I must ap-proue Phillis doth sleepe Phillis doth sleepe and I must guard my Loue. Looke to your c. II. CANTO MY choice is made and I de sire no change My wan The de serts wilde wherin my wits did range Are now dring thoughts in li mits now are bound Let him that list sooth hu mors that made ea sie walks and plea sant ground Let passions stil pos sesse the i be vaine Till va ni tie all meane ex ceeds dle braine And care con sume whom fol ly feeds I rest resolu'd no fancies fits can mee e strange My choice is made and I de-sire no more to change 2 Change they their choice to whose delicious sence The strangest obiects are of most esteeme Inconstant likeing may find excellence In things which being not good yet best doe seeme Let gallant blouds still crowne their sports with ioy Whom honor wealth and pleasure fils Let sweet contentment neuer find annoy While Fortune frames things to their wills This stirs not mee I am the same I was before My choice is made and I desire to change no more 3 Be