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181.
This mortal life
First Line:
This mortal life
Last Line:
But as from earth it rose to earth it falls again
Author:
Mary Monck (Absolute)
DMI number:
23278
182.
This world is a prison in every respect
First Line:
This world is a prison in every respect
Last Line:
And the fetters are nothing but women
DMI number:
17766
183.
This worlds's the chaos of confusion
First Line:
This worlds's the chaos of confusion
Last Line:
The high road way from woe to misery
DMI number:
41740
184.
Though first in earliest annals shine
First Line:
Though first in earliest annals shine
Last Line:
The high and mighty prince lies here
DMI number:
19642
185.
Though infant years no pompous honours claim
First Line:
Though infant years no pompous honours claim
Last Line:
The spotless innocence that slumbers here
Author:
Elizabeth Carter (Confident)
DMI number:
33056
186.
Thus airy pleasure dances in our eyes
First Line:
Thus airy pleasure dances in our eyes
Last Line:
Till they are lost in shades and mingle with the night
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
33195
187.
Tis better for sure to slumber in the grave
First Line:
Tis better for sure to slumber in the grave
Last Line:
Yet still the melting sounds are in my ears
DMI number:
14040
188.
Tired with the noisome follies of the age
First Line:
Tired with the noisome follies of the age
Last Line:
Unthinking Charles ruled by unthinking thee
Author:
John Wilmot (Speculation) & Charles Sackville (Speculation)
DMI number:
2230
189.
To us the fair the young the old repair
First Line:
To us the fair the young the old repair
Last Line:
Time levels all the fair the young the old
DMI number:
971
190.
To add more noble ashes to this store
First Line:
To add more noble ashes to this store
Last Line:
In losing little we have gained all
DMI number:
29947
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