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811.
The wily tempter vainly plies
First Line:
The wily tempter vainly plies
Last Line:
To interrupt their joy
DMI number:
32341
812.
The wise who are inclined to live at ease
First Line:
The wise who are inclined to live at ease
Last Line:
And makes each homely meal a sumptuous feast
Author:
Edmund Arwaker (Absolute)
DMI number:
30375
813.
There's no disturbance in the heavens above
First Line:
There's no disturbance in the heavens above
Last Line:
Does not contend with but despise the world
DMI number:
43237
814.
These are the greatest afflictions most men have
First Line:
These are the greatest afflictions most men have
Last Line:
But pains the body subject to diseases
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9894
815.
These lots are almost five to one
First Line:
These lots are almost five to one
Last Line:
But thou in all thy hopes wilt thrive
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10216
816.
These rules observed advantage you will gain
First Line:
These rules observed advantage you will gain
Last Line:
And gone at night a lady to her bed
DMI number:
8191
817.
This book containing emblems 'twas thought fit
First Line:
This book containing emblems 'twas thought fit
Last Line:
A frontispiece in any sense they please
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9850
818.
This commoner has worth and parts
First Line:
This commoner has worth and parts
Last Line:
'Tis all a wish and all a ladle
Author:
Matthew Prior (Confident)
DMI number:
4251
819.
This day the deity to men has given
First Line:
This day the deity to men has given
Last Line:
Each slight excuse and needless journey shows
DMI number:
33769
820.
This game occasions not the frequent crime
First Line:
This game occasions not the frequent crime
Last Line:
Will be as low because it needs no dice
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10221
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