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Rh But Love dissolves the nerve of thought; By Love unmanly fears are taught;

True, where the Muses, where the pow'rs Of softer wisdom, easier wit, Assist the Graces and the Hours To render beauty's praise compleat, The fair may then perhaps impart Each finer sense, each winning art,

If then, from Love's deceit secure, Such bliss be all thy heart intends, Go, where the white-wing'd evening hour On vernal walk descends: Go, while the pleasing, peaceful scene Becomes her voice, becomes her mien,

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