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1. A bard grown desirous of saving his pelf

First Line:
A bard grown desirous of saving his pelf
Last Line:
And the muses he knows have a numerous train
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation)
DMI number:
11658

2. A clergyman of special note

First Line:
A clergyman of special note
Last Line:
Take care betimes to run him down
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
40246

3. A nymph and swain Sheelah and Dermot hight

First Line:
A nymph and swain Sheelah and Dermot hight
Last Line:
Then let us rise and rest our weary bums
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
13466

4. A set of phrases learnt by rote

First Line:
A set of phrases learnt by rote
Last Line:
So holla boys god save the king
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
15135

5. A real grief with silent steps proceeds

First Line:
A real grief with silent steps proceeds
Last Line:
And love unfeigned with inward passion bleeds
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation) & William King (Absolute)
DMI number:
9566

6. A list the cobblers temple ties

First Line:
A list the cobblers temple ties
Last Line:
That princes wear derives from them
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
18202

7. All folks who pretend to religion and grace

First Line:
All folks who pretend to religion and grace
Last Line:
How happy for us that is not home
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
3370

8. All folks who pretend to religion or grace

First Line:
All folks who pretend to religion or grace
Last Line:
How happy for us that it is not at home
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
17403

9. Ah Strephon how can you despise

First Line:
Ah Strephon how can you despise
Last Line:
And make thee tear thy tainted hide
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
23983

10. A writer held in great renown

First Line:
A writer held in great renown
Last Line:
Produces birch as well as bays
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation)
DMI number:
18160