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21. Lo how the stormy world doth worldlings toss

First Line:
Lo how the stormy world doth worldlings toss
Last Line:
To vice indulgent virtue's step dame still
DMI number:
41749

22. Lo when prosperity too much prevails

First Line:
Lo when prosperity too much prevails
Last Line:
They move in state all swollen with fortune's winds
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
17360

23. Love is a joy which upon pain depends

First Line:
Love is a joy which upon pain depends
Last Line:
They hate forever who have loved for hours
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
16171

24. More kings in chambers fall by flattery's charms

First Line:
More kings in chambers fall by flattery's charms
Last Line:
Than in the field by adversaries arms
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14760

25. My coming but increased grief's starting store

First Line:
My coming but increased grief's starting store
Last Line:
Like drops of oil thrown on a mighty fire
DMI number:
41063

26. If but one virtue did adorn a king

First Line:
If but one virtue did adorn a king
Last Line:
In one who is not just the world suspects
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
15859

27. If you at court to credit would arise

First Line:
If you at court to credit would arise
Last Line:
And smile in show while in effect you frown
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
14075

28. Man is a crafty creature hard to know

First Line:
Man is a crafty creature hard to know
Last Line:
Whilst we want only means to do the like
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
16396

29. Men by all means this blast of breath prolong

First Line:
Men by all means this blast of breath prolong
Last Line:
To live by fame for ever after death
Author:
William Alexander (Absolute)
DMI number:
16102

30. 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