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51.
But to write plays why tis a bold pretence
First Line:
But to write plays why tis a bold pretence
Last Line:
To judgement breeding wit and eloquence
Author:
John Sheffield (Absolute)
DMI number:
10450
52.
But were not nature still endowed at large
First Line:
But were not nature still endowed at large
Last Line:
Such and so various are the tastes of men
Author:
Mark Akenside (Absolute)
DMI number:
37105
53.
Catullus gentle bard of old
First Line:
Catullus gentle bard of old
Last Line:
One night in Cupid's place to lie
DMI number:
12949
54.
Cease then not order imperfection name
First Line:
Cease then not order imperfection name
Last Line:
One truth is clear whatever is is right
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
30144
55.
Celestial dame adorned with every grace
First Line:
Celestial dame adorned with every grace
Last Line:
O queen of sacred verse your empire to uphold
DMI number:
8130
56.
Come come harmonious sounds come sacred lyre
First Line:
Come come harmonious sounds come sacred lyre
Last Line:
For music's force finds passage to our souls
DMI number:
10016
57.
Come fair Dorinda and while beauty glows
First Line:
Come fair Dorinda and while beauty glows
Last Line:
And steal persuasive to her virgin breast
Author:
Robert Shiels [Shields] (Absolute)
DMI number:
32297
58.
Daughter of Paeon queen of every joy
First Line:
Daughter of Paeon queen of every joy
Last Line:
One power of physic melody and song
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
25772
59.
Dear friend | I hear this town does so abound
First Line:
Dear friend | I hear this town does so abound
Last Line:
Of idle rumour keep at home and write
Author:
John Wilmot (Absolute)
DMI number:
4134
60.
Descend thou heavenly muse Macaenas calls
First Line:
Descend thou heavenly muse Macaenas calls
Last Line:
For public benefit extol thy name
DMI number:
22805
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