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151.
Let it be so even the creator spoke
First Line:
Let it be so even the creator spoke
Last Line:
With ease I think you may my name unfold
DMI number:
24023
152.
Let others not thyself proclaim
First Line:
Let others not thyself proclaim
Last Line:
By deeds of public worth
DMI number:
37913
153.
May the ambitious ever find
First Line:
May the ambitious ever find
Last Line:
Her arms much softer nights
Author:
Charles Sackville (Absolute)
DMI number:
4205
154.
Mark Birtha this unrighteous war of prayer
First Line:
Mark Birtha this unrighteous war of prayer
Last Line:
Like birds our songs of praise included prayer
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
17282
155.
Man was marked
First Line:
Man was marked
Last Line:
The right and noble way
Author:
Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13516
156.
Man was not made to live at home
First Line:
Man was not made to live at home
Last Line:
But falls a bloody tiger's prey
DMI number:
19421
157.
Minds that will mount into superior state
First Line:
Minds that will mount into superior state
Last Line:
Climb mischief's ladder virtuous actions hate
Author:
Nathanael Richards (Absolute)
DMI number:
13517
158.
Men clearly shew what harbours in their breast
First Line:
Men clearly shew what harbours in their breast
Last Line:
And highest fortunes hardest are to bear
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14521
159.
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
First Line:
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
Last Line:
Give peace in hand and promise bliss to come
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32450
160.
Now are our brows bound with victorious wreaths
First Line:
Now are our brows bound with victorious wreaths
Last Line:
And my first step shall be on Henry's head
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
40521
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