From the reign of Elizabeth I: Bennet, J. All creatures now are merry-minded. Byrd, W. This sweet and merry month of May. Weelkes, T. Say, dear, when will your frowning leave? Morley, T. Whither away so fast? Farnaby, G. Construe my meaning. Byrd. Though Amaryllis dance in green. Kirbye, G. Sorrow consumes me. Morley. Now is the month of Maying. Byrd. Lullaby. Farmer, J. Fair nymphs, I heard one telling.
From the reign of Elizabeth's successor, James I: Greaves, T. Come away sweet love. Vautor, T. Sweet Suffolk owl. Bateson, T. Sister awake. Gibbons, O. The silver swan. Alison, R. Shall I abide this jesting. Tomkins, T. Too much I once lamented. Wilbye, J. Sweet honey-sucking bees. Ward, J. Retire, my troubled soul.
