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1. A pampered hern of lofty mien and state

First Line:
A pampered hern of lofty mien and state
Last Line:
And gorged that noisome thing for all her pride
DMI number:
12610

2. Ah wretched man whom neither fate can please

First Line:
Ah wretched man whom neither fate can please
Last Line:
The universal Monarch Man is only poor
DMI number:
43646

3. Forgive him no no damn me if I do

First Line:
Forgive him no no damn me if I do
Last Line:
There scarce had now been left a man to bleed
Author:
Henry Crispe (Confident)
DMI number:
41808

4. Gay fop that knowst no higher flights than sense

First Line:
Gay fop that knowst no higher flights than sense
Last Line:
Shall be by angels loved by men obeyed
DMI number:
42261

5. Have angels sinned and shall not men beware

First Line:
Have angels sinned and shall not men beware
Last Line:
His joys are joys of conquest not of peace
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
33142

6. In that rude climate where the Alps arise

First Line:
In that rude climate where the Alps arise
Last Line:
Where veiled in brightness reigns the eternal god
Author:
James Scott (Confident)
DMI number:
33149

7. I pray you all that receive bread and pence

First Line:
I pray you all that receive bread and pence
Last Line:
To say the Lord's Prayer before you go hence
DMI number:
33802

8. If poets be as they pretend inspired

First Line:
If poets be as they pretend inspired
Last Line:
That from long bondage set the muses free
DMI number:
42578

9. Know mortals that the men the gods most love

First Line:
Know mortals that the men the gods most love
Last Line:
He but goes backward in all noble deeds
Author:
Thomas Goffe [Gough] (Absolute)
DMI number:
17153

10. No gilded roof nor ivory fret

First Line:
No gilded roof nor ivory fret
Last Line:
To free the poor from painful bands
Author:
Sir Thomas Hawkins (Absolute)
DMI number:
42094