Title: The first set of madrigals, for three, four, five and six voices. Scored from the original part books, printed A. D. 1597, and
Authors: Weelkes, Thomas, approximately 1575-1623.; Hopkins, E. J. 1818-1901.
Publisher: Printed for members of the Musical Antiquarian Society, by Chappell
Year: 1843
Subjects: Madrigals, English.; Part songs, English.
Contents: For three voices: Sit down and sing. My flocks feed not. (1st part) In black mourn I. (2nd part) Clear wells spring not. (3d part) A country pair. Cease sorrows now.--For four voices: Now every tree renews. Young Cupid hath proclaimed. Ah me! my wonted joys. Three virgin nymphs. Our country swains. Lo, country sports.--For five voices: Your beauty it allureth. If thy deceitful looks. Those sweet delightful lilies. Lady, your spotless feature. Make haste, ye lovers. What haste, fair lady.--For six voices: Retire my thoughts. Say, dear, when will your frowning. Those spots upon my lady's face. If beauty be a treasure. My tears do not avail me. My Phillis bids me pack.