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composer/group:
Purcell, Henry
title:
Nymphs and shepherds (from The Libertine)
category:
Classical
lyrics or other text:
Words by Thomas Shadwell:
Nymphs and shepherds, come away.
In the groves let's sport and play,
For this is Flora's holiday,
Sacred to ease and happy love,
To dancing, to music and to poetry;
Your flocks may now securely rove
Whilst you express your jollity.
Nymphs and shepherds, come away.