Mythology & Folklore

More than most fair, full of all heavenly fire

by Anonymous (Elizabethan songs) c. 1588–1630

From Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age, ed. A. H. Bullen (London: Nimmo, 1891)

Mythology & Folklore

More than most fair, full of all heavenly fire,
Kindled above to shew the Maker's glory;
Beauty's first-born, in whom all powers conspire
To write the Graces' life and Muses' story;
If in my heart all nymphs else be defaced,
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.

Thou window of the sky, and pride of spirits,
True character of honour in perfection,
Thou heavenly creature, judge of earthly merits,
And glorious prison of men's pure affection:
If in my heart all nymphs else be defaced
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.

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From Martin Peerson's Mottects or Grave Chamber-Music, 1630.

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Anonymous (Elizabethan songs). “More than most fair, full of all heavenly fire.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-elizabethan-songs/84/.

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Anonymous (Elizabethan songs). “More than most fair, full of all heavenly fire.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-elizabethan-songs/84/.

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