Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 by Various
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Are no delight or joy to me;
But it is my desire That the wars should expire, And the King and his realms agree. I never yet did take up arms, And yet I dare to dye; But I'll not be seduced by phanatical charms Till I know a reason why. Why the King and the state Should fall to debate I ne'er could yet a reason see, But I find many one Why the wars should be done, And the King and his realms agree. I love the King and the Parliament, But I love them both together: And when they by division asunder are rent, I know 'tis good for neither. Whichsoe'er of those Be victorious, I'm sure for us no good 'twill be, For our plagues will increase Unless we have peace, And the King and his realms agree. The King without them can't long stand, Nor they without the King; 'Tis they must advise, and 'tis he must command, |
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