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131.
Thus with a faithful aim have we presumed
First Line:
Thus with a faithful aim have we presumed
Last Line:
To guard the sacred volume of the law
Author:
Mark Akenside (Absolute)
DMI number:
31457
132.
Tis liberty alone that gives the flower
First Line:
Tis liberty alone that gives the flower
Last Line:
The undiscoverable secret sleeps
Author:
William Cowper (Absolute)
DMI number:
38562
133.
Tis best the middle way to keep
First Line:
Tis best the middle way to keep
Last Line:
Contract your sails nor trust the wind
Author:
William Oldisworth (Speculation)
DMI number:
12103
134.
Tis but a little space we have
First Line:
Tis but a little space we have
Last Line:
Bemoan his loss who pities us
DMI number:
44602
135.
Tired nature's sweet restorer balmy sleep
First Line:
Tired nature's sweet restorer balmy sleep
Last Line:
I roll their raptures but not catch their flames
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
30915
136.
Tis thus the mercury of man is fixed
First Line:
Tis thus the mercury of man is fixed
Last Line:
And in one interest body acts with mind
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28223
137.
To all inferior animals 'tis given
First Line:
To all inferior animals 'tis given
Last Line:
And in a just proportion punish and reward
Author:
Soame Jenyns (Absolute)
DMI number:
27831
138.
Tis pleasant safely to behold from shore
First Line:
Tis pleasant safely to behold from shore
Last Line:
Their beams abroad and bring the darksome soul to day
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
3958
139.
Twas then the studious head or generous mind
First Line:
Twas then the studious head or generous mind
Last Line:
Taught not to slack nor strain its tender strings
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28239
140.
Two principles in human nature reign
First Line:
Two principles in human nature reign
Last Line:
Ascribe all good to their improper ill
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28220
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