Both (together).
All gentle hearts in turn
With love must glow;
And greater charms that burn
A greater debt will owe.
A Cupid (alone).
What boots to play the truant's part,
And shield yourselves against the dart?
The sunny day is flown and gone,
The hour lost may ne'er be won.
Both (together).
All gentle hearts in turn
With love must glow;
And greater charms that burn
A greater debt will owe.
Part II.
A Zephyr (alone).
Great Love hath potent charms;
To him we yield our arms;
His cares and sorrows sweet
Have, too, their joy—though fleet!
To follow him, all hearts
Would court a thousand darts.
If we would taste his deep delight,
Ah! we must pine till fades the light
Before our eyes.
A worthless life it is—when love
Fills not the heart it fain would move!
They sing together.