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And now my dear, if you'll agree,
and like thoſe ſtreams, in love let's join
Oar hearts and hands in harmony,
then you will be for ever mine.
United hearts will never part,
whatever croſſes may befal.
Our force we'll join, and will combine
our patience to ſurmount them all.
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So thus, our Heady courſe we'll ſteer,
thro' life's dark channel, to the end;
The further we run, we will draw near
the deſtin'd place where we intend.—
Where you and I will mount on high,
up to the bleſſed abodes above,
And there we'll reſt, and be more bleſt,
where there is nought but joy & love.
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Then if with me in harmony
you love the matrimonial ſtate,
For it is for ever free
From all diſembling and deceit,
no prying eye can e'er eſpy
the pleaſures there is to be had.
And joys unknown can ne'er be ſhown,
but by enjoying of the marriage bed.
