From The academy of compliments, pp12-13, c.1760.
Poesies for Rings--and other Things.
This to my love And only dove. All happiness We do possess. Nothing shall part Thee from my heart. We have a Joy None can destroy. None can remove Our faithful love. Let none divide Whom God hath ty'd. Our hearts to join As palms entwine. To live in peace Brings us increase. This was not meant In compliment. Let us share In joy and care. In thy breast My heart doth rest. The love I owe I fain would show. O that I might Have thee my right. What I call mine Shall all be thine. I surely die If you deny. I love none But thee alone. I'll rather die Than not comply. Love is here Both firm and clear. So I affect thee So respect me. No turtle dove Hath firmer love. My love by this Presented is. Heart and hand At your command. The sight of thee Is life to me. In constancy I'll live and die I am yours While life endures.
God hath chosen a mate for me. I'll honour him in loving thee.