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201.
Too curious foolish moth forbear
First Line:
Too curious foolish moth forbear
Last Line:
And erring meets destruction there
DMI number:
24843
202.
Unhappy mortals on how fine a thread
First Line:
Unhappy mortals on how fine a thread
Last Line:
Therefore let's live merrily while we can
Author:
William Burnaby (Speculation)
DMI number:
6766
203.
Unhappy state of all things here below
First Line:
Unhappy state of all things here below
Last Line:
They bid thee live stern destiny denies
DMI number:
1808
204.
Two things that heaven for blessings meant
First Line:
Two things that heaven for blessings meant
Last Line:
The source of all our joy
DMI number:
33996
205.
Well hast thou drawn fond youth in properest place
First Line:
Well hast thou drawn fond youth in properest place
Last Line:
Which cracked must perish by the first high wind
DMI number:
10052
206.
Useless riches can you save
First Line:
Useless riches can you save
Last Line:
Nor quarrel here for elbow-room
DMI number:
11978
207.
Varia there's nothing here that's free
First Line:
Varia there's nothing here that's free
Last Line:
Nor breathe a climate half so kind
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
19788
208.
Weary of life with restless thoughts oppressed
First Line:
Weary of life with restless thoughts oppressed
Last Line:
There for to sing Jehovah's endless praise
DMI number:
10667
209.
Unto thee wisdom to thy sacred shade
First Line:
Unto thee wisdom to thy sacred shade
Last Line:
That I may live in uprightness and truth
DMI number:
30511
210.
What schemes the Swedes or Russians frame
First Line:
What schemes the Swedes or Russians frame
Last Line:
Can't raise your drooping spirits
DMI number:
26588
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