John Fletcher. 1579-1625
214. God Lyaeus
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57 words

GOD Lyaeus, ever young, Ever honour'd, ever sung, Stain'd with blood of lusty grapes, In a thousand lusty shapes Dance upon the mazer's brim, In the crimson liquor swim; From thy plenteous hand divine Let a river run with wine:   God of youth, let this day here   Enter neither care nor fear.

mazer] a bowl of maple-wood.

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John Fletcher. 1579-1625
215. Beauty Clear and Fair
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94 words
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