Because it shin'd, because 'twas bright.
My heart with youthful heat on fire,
I thought some God did me inspire;
And that blind zeal embold'ned me
T' attempt Althea's Deity.
Surely those happy Pow'rs that dwell above,
20Or never courted, or enjoy'd their love.
The Penitent.] In the Firth MS. entitled 'Song', and dated 1671. It was set by Roger Hill.
9 dreads: loathes MS.
15 heart: breast MS.