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1. At Israel's call the almighty's thunder hurled

First Line:
At Israel's call the almighty's thunder hurled
Last Line:
And my bones crumble with ideal awe
DMI number:
38627

2. Assist me O Jehovah to proclaim

First Line:
Assist me O Jehovah to proclaim
Last Line:
For ever to reflect on heaven for ever lost
DMI number:
10107

3. Behold the rendezvous of kings unite

First Line:
Behold the rendezvous of kings unite
Last Line:
While shielded safe by God's almighty arm
DMI number:
10261

4. Behold the slaughter of a cursed race

First Line:
Behold the slaughter of a cursed race
Last Line:
Another Samson or a David was
DMI number:
10260

5. Charm me ye sacred leaves with nobler themes

First Line:
Charm me ye sacred leaves with nobler themes
Last Line:
Nor gaze on visions from the throne of heaven
Author:
William Broome (Absolute)
DMI number:
30880

6. Daughters of Salem and ye virgin throng

First Line:
Daughters of Salem and ye virgin throng
Last Line:
Be filled with joy and bless the kind repast
Author:
Samuel Croxall (Absolute)
DMI number:
8457

7. Faith's triumph and th' heroic youth I sing

First Line:
Faith's triumph and th' heroic youth I sing
Last Line:
A fitter sacrifice in Isaac's stead
DMI number:
12725

8. How dares my flattering muse my humble song

First Line:
How dares my flattering muse my humble song
Last Line:
But free the just nor go beyond thy chain
DMI number:
10099

9. His lecture to the sad young prophets done

First Line:
His lecture to the sad young prophets done
Last Line:
The glorious saint and his arrival great
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
4074

10. I am the lord of all one god supreme

First Line:
I am the lord of all one god supreme
Last Line:
Thy neighbour's property of any kind
DMI number:
24990

11. In days of yore as scriptures tell

First Line:
In days of yore as scriptures tell
Last Line:
What place but does with such kind nymphs abound
DMI number:
15146

12. Let the night perish cursed be the morn

First Line:
Let the night perish cursed be the morn
Last Line:
Within the silent chambers of the grave
DMI number:
43236

13. My son the precepts of thy father hear

First Line:
My son the precepts of thy father hear
Last Line:
They rush to ruin and their souls they wound
DMI number:
40093

14. I'm lovely as the rose whose blushing pride

First Line:
I'm lovely as the rose whose blushing pride
Last Line:
And charm all anxious cares and thoughts to rest
DMI number:
10294

15. If to a cottage majesty resort

First Line:
If to a cottage majesty resort
Last Line:
Impatient till they heard his embassy's success
DMI number:
8154

16. Let not that day in circling moments run

First Line:
Let not that day in circling moments run
Last Line:
Mature and open to omniscience lie
Author:
Mary Leapor (Absolute)
DMI number:
23752

17. Let Israel now the votive trophies raise

First Line:
Let Israel now the votive trophies raise
Last Line:
Strong as his rays and glorious as his light
DMI number:
24447

18. No more expect the immediate aid of heaven

First Line:
No more expect the immediate aid of heaven
Last Line:
And never never know his sins forgiven
DMI number:
14916

19. O lord thy mighty wonders I have heard

First Line:
O lord thy mighty wonders I have heard
Last Line:
And leave the little worthless world below
DMI number:
10108

20. On ship board went the church at heaven's command

First Line:
On ship board went the church at heaven's command
Last Line:
And pilot us into the port of heaven
DMI number:
28139

21. Soon as the tidings came to David's ears

First Line:
Soon as the tidings came to David's ears
Last Line:
Your ancient bravery dashes our disgrace
DMI number:
10317

22. Thou who the mysteries of fate dost know

First Line:
Thou who the mysteries of fate dost know
Last Line:
Thou and thy sons shall be with me below
DMI number:
8155

23. Thy glory Israel and thy beauty mourn

First Line:
Thy glory Israel and thy beauty mourn
Last Line:
Thy sword and shield O Israel are no more
DMI number:
22918

24. Upon the banks which famed Euphrates laves

First Line:
Upon the banks which famed Euphrates laves
Last Line:
And daubs the rugged flints with clotted brains and gore
Author:
Joseph Trapp (Confident)
DMI number:
6519

25. When Jacob's God arranged the priestly line

First Line:
When Jacob's God arranged the priestly line
Last Line:
Stretched forth his arm and made a Button speak
DMI number:
36181

26. While impious Pilate mounts the judgment seat

First Line:
While impious Pilate mounts the judgment seat
Last Line:
And then their village all in ashes lays
DMI number:
8160

27. Who gives his tongue a loose so bold and vain

First Line:
Who gives his tongue a loose so bold and vain
Last Line:
And holds dominion over the sons of pride
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
26696

28. Ye tribes to god the votive trophy raise

First Line:
Ye tribes to god the votive trophy raise
Last Line:
Strong as his rays and glorious as his light
DMI number:
22190