2. I shall resolve ye, what it is.

It is a creature born and bred

Between the lips, (all cherrie red,)

By love and warme desires fed;

Chorus.—And makes more soft the bridal bed.

2. It is an active flame, that flies

First to the babies of the eyes,pupils

And charms them there with lullabies;

Chorus.—And stils the bride too, when she cries.

2. Then to the chin, the cheek, the eare