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381.
When matters of state
First Line:
When matters of state
Last Line:
To think how he settles the nation
DMI number:
36901
382.
When men forgetful of their high descent
First Line:
When men forgetful of their high descent
Last Line:
The lees the dregs the sediment of fame
DMI number:
3527
383.
When nature formed thee for a wit
First Line:
When nature formed thee for a wit
Last Line:
Can prove to demonstration
DMI number:
35346
384.
When the almighty powers the universe had framed
First Line:
When the almighty powers the universe had framed
Last Line:
And we shall oft return thee thanks again
DMI number:
43670
385.
Whenever the cruel hand of death
First Line:
Whenever the cruel hand of death
Last Line:
Hear this ye fair for you yourselves are clay
DMI number:
35993
386.
When wit makes not abuse its exercise
First Line:
When wit makes not abuse its exercise
Last Line:
When conscience bounds are broke to practice it
DMI number:
41646
387.
While rays of glory beamed around his head
First Line:
While rays of glory beamed around his head
Last Line:
One blessing fit a B----p's wife to give
DMI number:
36067
388.
When vacant hours admit you to peruse
First Line:
When vacant hours admit you to peruse
Last Line:
Till equalled or out-done by you
DMI number:
43445
389.
When wedded Nan was brought to bed
First Line:
When wedded Nan was brought to bed
Last Line:
What twas to be a mother
DMI number:
36059
390.
Who in this book by chance an eye does cast
First Line:
Who in this book by chance an eye does cast
Last Line:
And from experience write probatum est
DMI number:
43294
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