Francis Turner Palgrave 
Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language [PDF ebook] 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This little Collection differs, it is believed, from others in the attempt made to include in it all the best original Lyrical pieces and Songs in our language, by writers not living, – and none beside the best. Many familiar verses will hence be met with many also which should be familiar – the Editor will regard as his fittest readers those who love Poetry so well, that he can offer them nothing not already known and valued.