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141.
Sing lofty muse but in a rural strain
First Line:
Sing lofty muse but in a rural strain
Last Line:
And when I sleep bid all my cares adieu
DMI number:
35459
142.
Some anxious for immortal fame
First Line:
Some anxious for immortal fame
Last Line:
I'd envy neither rich nor great
DMI number:
19246
143.
Stanhope wouldst thou condescend
First Line:
Stanhope wouldst thou condescend
Last Line:
Sights like these are nearer Paul's
Author:
Robert Nugent (Absolute)
DMI number:
33109
144.
Sulmo's one third of the Pelinian land
First Line:
Sulmo's one third of the Pelinian land
Last Line:
And bow their towering heads to smooth your way
DMI number:
7303
145.
Superfluous pomps and wealth I don't desire
First Line:
Superfluous pomps and wealth I don't desire
Last Line:
But what content and decency require
DMI number:
5650
146.
Sweet bird that singest on yonder spray
First Line:
Sweet bird that singest on yonder spray
Last Line:
In solitude itself is blessed
Author:
Gilbert West (Absolute)
DMI number:
32386
147.
Sweet bird that sings on yonder spray
First Line:
Sweet bird that sings on yonder spray
Last Line:
In solitude itself is blessed
Author:
Gilbert West (Absolute)
DMI number:
30471
148.
That life's unhappy with content not blessed
First Line:
That life's unhappy with content not blessed
Last Line:
Pleased more than art can please and beyond language blessed
DMI number:
16572
149.
Tell me Tibullus thou that dost so far
First Line:
Tell me Tibullus thou that dost so far
Last Line:
I of this corpse of mine take special care
Author:
Alexander Brome (Absolute)
DMI number:
42192
150.
Sweet solitude when life's gay hours are past
First Line:
Sweet solitude when life's gay hours are past
Last Line:
Trust future ages and contented die
Author:
Thomas Tickell (Absolute)
DMI number:
21872
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