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51.
Blessed is the man whose virtuous care
First Line:
Blessed is the man whose virtuous care
Last Line:
And spite of all the world is truly great
DMI number:
6545
52.
Blessed is the man yea doubly blessed is he
First Line:
Blessed is the man yea doubly blessed is he
Last Line:
To rot the scorn of earth and curse of heaven
DMI number:
13781
53.
Blest he that with a mighty hand
First Line:
Blest he that with a mighty hand
Last Line:
Contentedly enjoyed a mistress and a maid
DMI number:
3960
54.
Brave Nero's favourite my Julius
First Line:
Brave Nero's favourite my Julius
Last Line:
By the lads whose privilege is to be jolly
DMI number:
42212
55.
Behold yon mountain's hoary height
First Line:
Behold yon mountain's hoary height
Last Line:
These these are joys the gods for youth ordain
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
890
56.
Believe me good folks I work hard at the plough
First Line:
Believe me good folks I work hard at the plough
Last Line:
In peace he enjoys every social desire
DMI number:
31784
57.
Born for a court and versed in every art
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Born for a court and versed in every art
Last Line:
I who to sweet content do every good confine
DMI number:
8966
58.
Beloved Maecenas whom my earliest muse
First Line:
Beloved Maecenas whom my earliest muse
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And vigorous health when from the Phthysic free
Author:
John Duncombe (Absolute)
DMI number:
25734
59.
Beneath my humble roof no gold
First Line:
Beneath my humble roof no gold
Last Line:
And endless rest bestows
Author:
John Duncombe (Absolute)
DMI number:
25543
60.
Beneath this rural cell
First Line:
Beneath this rural cell
Last Line:
With keen remorse and oft redoubled woe
Author:
James Marriott (Absolute)
DMI number:
32534
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