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1.
But he the muse's laurel justly shares
First Line:
But he the muse's laurel justly shares
Last Line:
One power of physic melody and song
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30725
2.
But there is a passion whose tempestuous sway
First Line:
But there is a passion whose tempestuous sway
Last Line:
And sudden grief and rage and sudden joy
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30722
3.
For where the mind a torpid winter leads
First Line:
For where the mind a torpid winter leads
Last Line:
Unlocks the breast and gives a cordial glow
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30723
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How to live happiest how avoid the pains
First Line:
How to live happiest how avoid the pains
Last Line:
And in the original perused mankind
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30715
5.
Is health your care or luxury your aim
First Line:
Is health your care or luxury your aim
Last Line:
To nature nature all compulsion hates
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30721
6.
Let nature rest be busy for yourself
First Line:
Let nature rest be busy for yourself
Last Line:
By sense alone and dignity of mind
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30718
7.
Thus in his graver vein the friendly sage
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Thus in his graver vein the friendly sage
Last Line:
And make our happiest state no tedious thing
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30719
8.
While choler works good friend you may be wrong
First Line:
While choler works good friend you may be wrong
Last Line:
If honour bids tomorrow kill or die
Author:
John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:
30724