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1. And dost thou music think to charm

First Line:: And dost thou music think to charm
Last Line:: Let our anger let it cease | I receive her here in peace | Let our anger &c
DMI number:: 8947

2. As dogs of Nilus drink a snatch and gone

First Line:: As dogs of Nilus drink a snatch and gone
Last Line:: Sweets must be tasted and not glutted on
Author:: Charles Aleyn (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17192

3. Can prayers to all alike so gentle be

First Line:: Can prayers to all alike so gentle be
Last Line:: Are little more than curses for the rest
Author:: Sir Robert Howard (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17297

4. But how men gain their power the gods do not

First Line:: But how men gain their power the gods do not
Last Line:: So much regard as how tis used when got
Author:: Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17254

5. But power it seems can change the names of things

First Line:: But power it seems can change the names of things
Last Line:: Call treason virtue and make rebels kings
Author:: John Crowne (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17256

6. Court promises let wise men count them cursed

First Line:: Court promises let wise men count them cursed
Last Line:: For while you live he that scores best pays worst
Author:: John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17341

7. Daily and hourly proof | Tell us prosperity is at highest degree

First Line:: Daily and hourly proof | Tell us prosperity is at highest degree
Last Line:: Their own top-heavy state grubs up their root
Author:: George Chapman (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17356

8. Ease dulls the spirit each drop of fond delight

First Line:: Ease dulls the spirit each drop of fond delight
Last Line:: Allays the thirst which glory doth excite
DMI number:: 17173

9. Farewell to thy enticing vanity

First Line:: Farewell to thy enticing vanity
Last Line:: The treasure thou includest is dust and smoke
Author:: John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17189

10. For power is proud till it look down to fear

First Line:: For power is proud till it look down to fear
Last Line:: Though only safe by ever looking there
Author:: Fulke Greville (Absolute)
DMI number:: 17244