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31. By disappointments and afflictions sore

First Line:
By disappointments and afflictions sore
Last Line:
Twill safely end in an eternal day
DMI number:
33141

32. But I suppose the same good will

First Line:
But I suppose the same good will
Last Line:
And worthy got to be retained
DMI number:
49177

33. Chastity a virtue rare

First Line:
Chastity a virtue rare
Last Line:
Are seen to have a hiding place
DMI number:
49173

34. Censure will blame her breath was ever spent

First Line:
Censure will blame her breath was ever spent
Last Line:
Must live obscure and never merit praise
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30210

35. Custom the world's great idol we adore

First Line:
Custom the world's great idol we adore
Last Line:
We live and learn but never the wiser grow
Author:
John Pomfret (Absolute)
DMI number:
30276

36. Contented men no disappointment dread

First Line:
Contented men no disappointment dread
Last Line:
They find a cloud in their deluded arms
Author:
Edmund Arwaker (Absolute)
DMI number:
30377

37. Compare the bramble with the cedar tree

First Line:
Compare the bramble with the cedar tree
Last Line:
Unlike desire in beggars and in Kings
Author:
John Lyly (Absolute)
DMI number:
49696

38. Eternal maker hail hail power divine

First Line:
Eternal maker hail hail power divine
Last Line:
We own thy right and thee our father call
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
25985

39. Each thing must have a time and time doth try men's troath

First Line:
Each thing must have a time and time doth try men's troath
Last Line:
Then shall my heart possess in peace the time that I desire
DMI number:
49151

40. Eager to mend and brookless of delay

First Line:
Eager to mend and brookless of delay
Last Line:
Uncertain hopes and fears tomorrow shroud
DMI number:
30816