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681.
Shining heaps of massy plate
First Line:
Shining heaps of massy plate
Last Line:
Is in truth as rich as he
DMI number:
37060
682.
Short sighted wretch endure thy care
First Line:
Short sighted wretch endure thy care
Last Line:
Tis mercy to deny
DMI number:
30815
683.
Should it ever be your lot to be blessed with a son
First Line:
Should it ever be your lot to be blessed with a son
Last Line:
And he dies like a dog who has lived like an ass
DMI number:
19422
684.
See ynder reed which now and then
First Line:
See ynder reed which now and then
Last Line:
Such bending reeds too often prove
DMI number:
24992
685.
Seeing aright we see our woes
First Line:
Seeing aright we see our woes
Last Line:
The only wretched are the wise
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
5544
686.
Serve God that made you whilst you have your breath
First Line:
Serve God that made you whilst you have your breath
Last Line:
And give not heed to every idle story
DMI number:
36722
687.
Serve the lord with perfect heart
First Line:
Serve the lord with perfect heart
Last Line:
When death shall end your days
DMI number:
9640
688.
See the busy insect train
First Line:
See the busy insect train
Last Line:
Some moral lesson to improve your mind
DMI number:
33452
689.
See the leaves around us falling
First Line:
See the leaves around us falling
Last Line:
Bears a leaf that shall not fade
DMI number:
30852
690.
Set not a fool in judgment wise men guide
First Line:
Set not a fool in judgment wise men guide
Last Line:
They never know what's good who never learn
DMI number:
30343
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