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61.
But tis a common proof
First Line:
But tis a common proof
Last Line:
By which he did ascend
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
37387
62.
Climb at court for me that will
First Line:
Climb at court for me that will
Last Line:
Death to him's a strange surprise
Author:
Andrew Marvell (Absolute)
DMI number:
4009
63.
Come all who to be great desire
First Line:
Come all who to be great desire
Last Line:
And fortune still is merit's foe
DMI number:
2094
64.
Come Ganymede and fill each glass with wine
First Line:
Come Ganymede and fill each glass with wine
Last Line:
But the chief fuel's private interest
DMI number:
43076
65.
Contented in my humble state
First Line:
Contented in my humble state
Last Line:
Be cursed to bow where they despise
Author:
Mary Barber (Absolute)
DMI number:
11579
66.
Could those who never tried conceive the sweat
First Line:
Could those who never tried conceive the sweat
Last Line:
Applaud the scenes and strip him of the praise
Author:
Colley Cibber (Absolute)
DMI number:
17524
67.
Cromwell I charge fling away ambition
First Line:
Cromwell I charge fling away ambition
Last Line:
Thou fall'st a blessed martyr
DMI number:
14187
68.
Cromwell I did not think to shed a tear
First Line:
Cromwell I did not think to shed a tear
Last Line:
Thou fallest a blessed martyr
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
37373
69.
Deluded mortal turn and view my store
First Line:
Deluded mortal turn and view my store
Last Line:
Where peace and love and endless pleasures reign
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
4076
70.
Erminia by the centinels surprized
First Line:
Erminia by the centinels surprized
Last Line:
Pursues a nobler face in military arms
Author:
Torquato Tasso (Absolute) & Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
21611
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