Does prove, does prove, a Hell to me.


A Mock Song to If Love's a sweet Passion.

IF Wine be a Cordial why does it Torment?

If a Poison oh! tell me whence comes my Content?

Since I drink it with Pleasure, why should I complain?

Or repent ev'ry Morn when I know 'tis in vain:

Yet so charming the Glass is, so deep is the Quart,