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 Ballads, etc. I95 And ever since that running stream Wherein the ladies drowned were, Is called Severn throtigh the realm. Because that Sabrine died there. Thus those that did to lewdness bend, Were brought unto a woful end. Ye Sexes give ear. Ye sexes give ear to my fancy; In the praise of good women I sing. It is not of Doll, Kate, nor Nancy, The mate of a clown nor a king. Old Adam when he was created. Was lord of the universe round ; But his happiness was not completed. Until that a helpmate was found. He had all things for food that was wanting, Which give us content in this life ; He had horses and foxes for hunting. Which many love more than a wife. He'd a garden so planted by nature. As man can't produce in this life ; But yet the all-wise great Creator Saw still that he wanted a wife. Old Adam was laid in a slumber. And there he lost part of his side; And when he awoke, in great wonder He beheld his most beautiful bride. With transport he gazed all on her. His happiness then was complete ; And he blessed the bountiful Donor, Who on him bestowed a mate.