But, since of late, Elizabeth, And later James, came in, Th… - Richard Corbet

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But, since of late, Elizabeth, And later James, came in,
They never daunc’d on any heath As when the Time hath bin.By which wee note the Faries Were of the old Profession;
Theyre Songs were Ave Maryes, Theyre Daunces were Procession.

Richard Corbet

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About Richard Corbet

(or Corbett; 1582 – 28 July 1635) was an English clergyman who rose to be (1628) and then (1632) in the Church of England. He is also remembered as a humourist and as a poet, although his work was not published until after his death.

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Let others write for glory or reward,
Truth is well paid when she is sung and heard.

I wish thee, Vin, before all wealth,
Both bodily and ghostly health: ...
I wish thee all thy mothers graces,
Thy father’s fortunes, and his places.
I wish thee friends, and one at Court,
Not to build on, but support;
To keep thee, not in doing many
Oppressions, but from suffering any.

Boldly I preach, hate a cross, hate a surplice, Mitres, copes, and rotchets:
Come hear me pray nine times a day, And fill your heads with crotchets.

But, since of late, Elizabeth, And later James, came in, They never daunc’d on any heath As when the Time hath bin.By which wee note the Faries Were … - Richard Corbet

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