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1. As a cunning prince that useth spies

First Line:: As a cunning prince that useth spies
Last Line:: Where nothing is brought in can nothing see
DMI number:: 41124

2. As is the fable of the lady fair

First Line:: As is the fable of the lady fair
Last Line:: As she retires and shrinks for shame and fear
DMI number:: 41114

3. But high perfection to the soul it brings

First Line:: But high perfection to the soul it brings
Last Line:: They do not hurt but rather clear the eye
DMI number:: 41122

4. But how shall we this union well express

First Line:: But how shall we this union well express
Last Line:: Though in the body she her powers do show
DMI number:: 41121

5. Doubtless in man there is a nature found

First Line:: Doubtless in man there is a nature found
Last Line:: In more clear and excellent degree
DMI number:: 41117

6. If she were but the body's quality

First Line:: If she were but the body's quality
Last Line:: An healthy perfect and sharp sighted mind
DMI number:: 41118

7. No body can at once two forms admit

First Line:: No body can at once two forms admit
Last Line:: And none intrudes into her neighbour's place
DMI number:: 41119

8. Our bodies every footstep that they make

First Line:: Our bodies every footstep that they make
Last Line:: Which if time nurse how can it ever cease
DMI number:: 41123

9. One thinks the soul is air another fire

First Line:: One thinks the soul is air another fire
Last Line:: To mock the lewd as learned in this as they
DMI number:: 41120

10. The workman on his stuff his skill doth show

First Line:: The workman on his stuff his skill doth show
Last Line:: As far in judgment as he doth in state
DMI number:: 41116