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1. Born for a court and versed in every art

First Line:: Born for a court and versed in every art
Last Line:: I who to sweet content do every good confine
DMI number:: 8966

2. False teachers next in numerous crowds arise

First Line:: False teachers next in numerous crowds arise
Last Line:: Place all their virtue in confessing sin
DMI number:: 27922

3. I grant Dangeau nobility in man

First Line:: I grant Dangeau nobility in man
Last Line:: That France has subjects worthy of their prince
Author:: John Oldham (Absolute)
DMI number:: 8806

4. Let the self lover these strict lessons learn

First Line:: Let the self lover these strict lessons learn
Last Line:: Will cure his passion and correct his pride
DMI number:: 9438

5. The holy maid whom in this piece you view

First Line:: The holy maid whom in this piece you view
Last Line:: And to preserve their lives consumed her own
DMI number:: 8979

6. The world in my opinion is a stage

First Line:: The world in my opinion is a stage
Last Line:: Deceives the virtuous till they are undone
DMI number:: 27114

7. This peaceful man who does the canvas stain

First Line:: This peaceful man who does the canvas stain
Last Line:: A sharper satire than their scribbling rage
DMI number:: 27902

8. Tis true then you're of roaring weary grown

First Line:: Tis true then you're of roaring weary grown
Last Line:: And take again the plague of plagues your wife
DMI number:: 8893

9. Yes Arnauld thou dost easily perceive

First Line:: Yes Arnauld thou dost easily perceive
Last Line:: What others in return of mine may say
DMI number:: 8964

10. Yes honour Valincour to all is dear

First Line:: Yes honour Valincour to all is dear
Last Line:: True honour is my friend is God alone
DMI number:: 8900