5 William Byrd Quotes

William Byrd quotes

1. Care for thy soul as thing of greatest price, Made to the end to taste of power divine, Devoid of guilt, abhorring sin and vice

2. Care for thy corse, but chiefly for soul's sake; Cut off excess, sustaining food is best; To vanquish pride but comely clothing take

3. Care in such sort that thou be sure of this: Care keep thee not from heaven and heavenly bliss.

4. So long as I was in your sight I was your heart, your soul, your treasure; And evermore you sobb'd and sigh'd Burning in flames beyond all measure: --Three days endured your love to me, And it was lost in other three!

5. Sure you have made me passing glad That you your mind so soon removed, Before that I the leisure had To choose you for my best beloved