Giles Fletcher - To Licias L lyrics

Ah Licia, sigh and say thou art my own; Nay, be my own, as you full oft have said. So shall your truth unto the world be known, And I resolved where now I am afraid. And if my tongue eternize can your praise, Or silly speech increase your worthy fame, If ought I can, to heaven your worth can raise, The age to come shall wonder at the same. In this respect your love, sweet love, I told, My faith and truth I vowed should be forever. You were the cause if that I was too bold; Then pardon this my fault or love me never. But if you frown I wish that none believe me, For slain with sighs I'll die before I grieve thee.