John Fletcher. 1579-1625
210. Hymn to Pan
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77 words

SING his praises that doth keep   Our flocks from harm. Pan, the father of our sheep;   And arm in arm Tread we softly in a round, Whilst the hollow neighbouring ground Fills the music with her sound.

Pan, O great god Pan, to thee   Thus do we sing! Thou who keep'st us chaste and free   As the young spring: Ever be thy honour spoke From that place the morn is broke To that place day doth unyoke!

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John Fletcher. 1579-1625
211. Away, Delights
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99 words
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