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1. A blissful field circled with groves of myrrh

First Line:
A blissful field circled with groves of myrrh
Last Line:
Led on the eternal spring
DMI number:
40003

2. A nymph is dead mild virtuous young and fair

First Line:
A nymph is dead mild virtuous young and fair
Last Line:
Which from short life ascends to eternal rest
Author:
Sir John Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
23912

3. A pure an active an auspicious flame

First Line:
A pure an active an auspicious flame
Last Line:
And bright as heaven from whence the blessing came
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10774

4. Ah gentle pair ye little think how nigh

First Line:
Ah gentle pair ye little think how nigh
Last Line:
To do what else though damned I should abhor
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32047

5. A zealous locksmith died of late

First Line:
A zealous locksmith died of late
Last Line:
Because he meant to pick the lock
DMI number:
21867

6. Above the tallest most exalted view

First Line:
Above the tallest most exalted view
Last Line:
I'll give a list of some that lately died
DMI number:
6893

7. Algernon Sidney fills this tomb

First Line:
Algernon Sidney fills this tomb
Last Line:
Where pope and devil have nought to do
Author:
Thomas Brown (Absolute)
DMI number:
3660

8. Ah cruel hand that could such power employ

First Line:
Ah cruel hand that could such power employ
Last Line:
A deluge of inimitable day
Author:
William Broome (Absolute)
DMI number:
32347

9. Anon out of the earth a fabric huge

First Line:
Anon out of the earth a fabric huge
Last Line:
The roof was fretted gold
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32043

10. Among the princes earthly gods

First Line:
Among the princes earthly gods
Last Line:
Rose from the deeps of hell
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
26849

11. All that we know of the blest above

First Line:
All that we know of the blest above
Last Line:
Is that they sing and that they love
Author:
Abraham Cowley (Speculation)
DMI number:
6944

12. And is this heaven and am I there

First Line:
And is this heaven and am I there
Last Line:
Awake my voice in heavenly strains
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
23274

13. At length the dismal strife is past

First Line:
At length the dismal strife is past
Last Line:
In joys be deluged and in glory reign
Author:
John Bowden (Confident)
DMI number:
4084

14. Athenian John since tis to you we owe

First Line:
Athenian John since tis to you we owe
Last Line:
Who would not die to see his saviour's face
DMI number:
6892

15. Attend attend the strains

First Line:
Attend attend the strains
Last Line:
Or else not worthy masonry
DMI number:
28932

16. At a court that was called the other day in the air

First Line:
At a court that was called the other day in the air
Last Line:
Gave the devil his body and bid Swift take his soul
DMI number:
18185

17. Before him power divine his way prepared

First Line:
Before him power divine his way prepared
Last Line:
And with fresh flowrets hill and valley smiled
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
30098

18. Betwisht the twelt hour and elevin

First Line:
Betwisht the twelt hour and elevin
Last Line:
Tho ze be knaves in this countrie | Soutars and tailziors blist be ze
Author:
William Dunbar (Absolute)
DMI number:
10904

19. Beyond the grave two states alone remain

First Line:
Beyond the grave two states alone remain
Last Line:
Of endless joy or everlasting pain
DMI number:
34208

20. Bless thou the Lord my soul o power divine

First Line:
Bless thou the Lord my soul o power divine
Last Line:
With alleluias end the sacred strain
Author:
Elizabeth Tollet (Absolute)
DMI number:
27260

21. Blessed heaven how are thy ways just like thy orbs

First Line:
Blessed heaven how are thy ways just like thy orbs
Last Line:
But still remain the same behind the clouds
Author:
John Fountain (Absolute)
DMI number:
15022

22. Blessed is the man yea doubly blessed is he

First Line:
Blessed is the man yea doubly blessed is he
Last Line:
To rot the scorn of earth and curse of heaven
DMI number:
13781

23. Blest be those sweet regions where

First Line:
Blest be those sweet regions where
Last Line:
In extacies of mutual love
DMI number:
4341

24. Brave souls may strive to parallel

First Line:
Brave souls may strive to parallel
Last Line:
He reigns in harmony and love
DMI number:
36717

25. But fools the good alone unhappy call

First Line:
But fools the good alone unhappy call
Last Line:
Lent heaven a parent to the poor and me
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28357

26. But o my soul the amazing theme forbear

First Line:
But o my soul the amazing theme forbear
Last Line:
Be thine my hopes and all my powers be thine
Author:
John Ogilvie (Absolute)
DMI number:
32879

27. But still this world so fitted for the knave

First Line:
But still this world so fitted for the knave
Last Line:
But first consider how those just agree
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28361

28. Celestial faith lend me thy piercing eye

First Line:
Celestial faith lend me thy piercing eye
Last Line:
And love and peace for ever keep their round
DMI number:
12216

29. Come to judgement come away

First Line:
Come to judgement come away
Last Line:
And my music shall be praise
Author:
George Herbert (Absolute)
DMI number:
32863

30. Couldst thou persuade me the next life could fail

First Line:
Couldst thou persuade me the next life could fail
Last Line:
Mankind's historian though divine might weep
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
31884

31. Creator god eternal light

First Line:
Creator god eternal light
Last Line:
But all my powers be joy and love
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
23275

32. Dear soul farewell thou now with glory crowned

First Line:
Dear soul farewell thou now with glory crowned
Last Line:
Whilst here on earth so now in heaven above
DMI number:
4674

33. Dear love let me this evening die

First Line:
Dear love let me this evening die
Last Line:
Whose roots are still embracing
DMI number:
44034

34. Dear saviour oh what ails this heart

First Line:
Dear saviour oh what ails this heart
Last Line:
Cleave this obdurate heart in sunder
DMI number:
43240

35. Enough my soul of earthly joys

First Line:
Enough my soul of earthly joys
Last Line:
And bear it up to join my happy friend
DMI number:
10306

36. Double allegiance Lord to thee I owe

First Line:
Double allegiance Lord to thee I owe
Last Line:
And what is not eternal is below my fear
DMI number:
43277

37. Down thither prone in flight

First Line:
Down thither prone in flight
Last Line:
The circuit wide
DMI number:
39177

38. Earth's as a printing house in which enclosure

First Line:
Earth's as a printing house in which enclosure
Last Line:
We're gathered sheet by sheet and bound for heaven
DMI number:
21566

39. Death judgment heaven and hell think christians think

First Line:
Death judgment heaven and hell think christians think
Last Line:
Hear me at last O hear me from my grave
DMI number:
30633

40. Downhill we run climb upward a slow pace

First Line:
Downhill we run climb upward a slow pace
Last Line:
Easy descents to hell steep steps to grace
Author:
William Rowley (Absolute)
DMI number:
15030

41. Fallen cherub to be weak is miserable

First Line:
Fallen cherub to be weak is miserable
Last Line:
If not what resolution from despair
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
31018

42. Far hence ye visionary charming maids

First Line:
Far hence ye visionary charming maids
Last Line:
And brave the bolt that lingered round its head
Author:
Samuel Boyse (Absolute)
DMI number:
30909

43. Even such is time that takes on trust

First Line:
Even such is time that takes on trust
Last Line:
My God shall raise me up I trust
DMI number:
43371

44. First in his east the glorious lamp was seen

First Line:
First in his east the glorious lamp was seen
Last Line:
With thousand lesser lights dividual holds
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
37213

45. Fain would my soul enjoy her God

First Line:
Fain would my soul enjoy her God
Last Line:
Enjoy the raptures of the skies
Author:
Thomas Gibbons (Absolute)
DMI number:
27277

46. Faint emblem that of Eden's happy shade

First Line:
Faint emblem that of Eden's happy shade
Last Line:
And but for Christ had damned a ruined race
DMI number:
36275

47. From earth's dull joys and senseless mirth

First Line:
From earth's dull joys and senseless mirth
Last Line:
The joyful angels round thee sing
Author:
John Bowden (Confident)
DMI number:
4066

48. From earth's low prospects and deceitful aims

First Line:
From earth's low prospects and deceitful aims
Last Line:
He yields thee only what was thine before
Author:
Samuel Boyse (Absolute)
DMI number:
28309

49. Forthwith from the glittering staff unfurled

First Line:
Forthwith from the glittering staff unfurled
Last Line:
Of depth immeasurable
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32040

50. Fortune her gifts may variously dispose

First Line:
Fortune her gifts may variously dispose
Last Line:
But future views of better or of worse
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28353

51. Friar Paul in his cell made his exit of late

First Line:
Friar Paul in his cell made his exit of late
Last Line:
Who above eat his god may below eat the devil
DMI number:
17962

52. Friendship peculiar boon of heaven

First Line:
Friendship peculiar boon of heaven
Last Line:
Shall aid our happiness above
Author:
Samuel Johnson (Absolute)
DMI number:
32397

53. For guilt not innocence his life he poured

First Line:
For guilt not innocence his life he poured
Last Line:
And all her spicy mountains in a flame
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
33038

54. From heaven again the roll descends the fates

First Line:
From heaven again the roll descends the fates
Last Line:
And gracious Charlotte smiles it into peace
DMI number:
28657

55. From joyous songs and from the vocal groves

First Line:
From joyous songs and from the vocal groves
Last Line:
And pyramids shall sink in long oblivion laid
DMI number:
11206

56. From regions of eternal light

First Line:
From regions of eternal light
Last Line:
Where full fruition crowns desires
DMI number:
22931

57. From the arched roof

First Line:
From the arched roof
Last Line:
As from a sky
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32044

58. From the bright empire of eternal day

First Line:
From the bright empire of eternal day
Last Line:
From that great will which moves this mighty frame
DMI number:
14193

59. Glory is shared in common all unite

First Line:
Glory is shared in common all unite
Last Line:
That saints are happy and unhappy too
DMI number:
6905

60. Go go my muse the winged horse prepare

First Line:
Go go my muse the winged horse prepare
Last Line:
To the great triple monarchy above
DMI number:
43383

61. Full many a tedious hour with care oppressed

First Line:
Full many a tedious hour with care oppressed
Last Line:
To reach the heaven of heavens where reigns the eternal god
Author:
James Scott (Absolute)
DMI number:
32509

62. Great god thy energy impart

First Line:
Great god thy energy impart
Last Line:
Where bright immortals ever live
DMI number:
33113

63. Great heaven how frail thy creature man is made

First Line:
Great heaven how frail thy creature man is made
Last Line:
And from our troubled view the lessened lands retreat
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
33022

64. Had heavenly beings been with tears supplied

First Line:
Had heavenly beings been with tears supplied
Last Line:
Elysium's doubly so now thou art there
DMI number:
23457

65. Hail sacred Salem placed on high

First Line:
Hail sacred Salem placed on high
Last Line:
The happy plains surround
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
4060

66. Heaven from all creatures hides the book of fate

First Line:
Heaven from all creatures hides the book of fate
Last Line:
His faithful dog shall bear him company
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
30141

67. Heaven is a great way off and I shall be

First Line:
Heaven is a great way off and I shall be
Last Line:
Though my poor soul get thither on crutches
Author:
James Shirley (Absolute)
DMI number:
15020

68. Heaven to mankind impartial we confess

First Line:
Heaven to mankind impartial we confess
Last Line:
One common blessing as one common soul
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28352

69. Happy the man who shuns the beaten road

First Line:
Happy the man who shuns the beaten road
Last Line:
Refreshed with heavenly dews above
DMI number:
43252

70. Have my friends in the town in the busy gay town

First Line:
Have my friends in the town in the busy gay town
Last Line:
And the spirit arises to heaven
Author:
John Dyer (Absolute)
DMI number:
28638

71. He above the rest

First Line:
He above the rest
Last Line:
On half the nations and with fear of change | perplexes monarchs
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32742

72. He above the rest

First Line:
He above the rest
Last Line:
Sat on his faded cheek
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32038

73. He above the rest

First Line:
He above the rest
Last Line:
Stands on the blasted heath
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
31017

74. Hark from on high a cheering voice

First Line:
Hark from on high a cheering voice
Last Line:
And never tire nor cloy
DMI number:
12226

75. Hark how the wakeful cheerful cock

First Line:
Hark how the wakeful cheerful cock
Last Line:
Tis just we act our own who caused his tragedy
DMI number:
43238

76. Hark my gay friend that solemn toll

First Line:
Hark my gay friend that solemn toll
Last Line:
Let it my god be happy too
DMI number:
23298

77. Hark sure I hear Urania play

First Line:
Hark sure I hear Urania play
Last Line:
And never must be scanned
DMI number:
43268

78. He now prepared

First Line:
He now prepared
Last Line:
Words interwove with sighs found out their way
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32046

79. He spake and to confirm his words outflew

First Line:
He spake and to confirm his words outflew
Last Line:
Hurling defiance toward the vault of heaven
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
32042

80. Hence you profaners of all sacred things

First Line:
Hence you profaners of all sacred things
Last Line:
Surrounded with eternal happiness
DMI number:
42687

81. Here by god's love his chosen all are brought

First Line:
Here by god's love his chosen all are brought
Last Line:
Nor can god's people ever miss the road
DMI number:
26530

82. Here Daphnis lies to sudden death a prey

First Line:
Here Daphnis lies to sudden death a prey
Last Line:
And gained in heaven associates of his kind
DMI number:
36949

83. Here Phoebe's ashes in the dust are laid

First Line:
Here Phoebe's ashes in the dust are laid
Last Line:
Ye who love merit ye will shed a tear
DMI number:
36950

84. Here rests the fairest bud of hope

First Line:
Here rests the fairest bud of hope
Last Line:
repent and seek the flower in heaven
Author:
Joseph Cradock (Absolute)
DMI number:
32748

85. Here lies a rose a budding rose

First Line:
Here lies a rose a budding rose
Last Line:
And blooms a rose in heaven
DMI number:
25190

86. Here lies the man whom generous nature blessed

First Line:
Here lies the man whom generous nature blessed
Last Line:
Must leave this world and settle in the skies
DMI number:
24960

87. How far is it to heaven that yet this lady's

First Line:
How far is it to heaven that yet this lady's
Last Line:
And give not what we beg but what we fear
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
17296

88. How bright O lord's thy majesty divine

First Line:
How bright O lord's thy majesty divine
Last Line:
A dreadful splendor and amazing sight
DMI number:
10259

89. Him followed his next mate

First Line:
Him followed his next mate
Last Line:
Not by the sufferance of supernal power
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
31019

90. His large fair front and eye sublime declared

First Line:
His large fair front and eye sublime declared
Last Line:
Couched and now filled with pasture gazing seat
DMI number:
40004

91. Hold passenger here's shrouded in this hearse

First Line:
Hold passenger here's shrouded in this hearse
Last Line:
Embalm the story of great Pendrell's name
DMI number:
25292

92. Hope humbly then with trembling pinions soar

First Line:
Hope humbly then with trembling pinions soar
Last Line:
Rests and expatiates in a life to come
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
28034

93. How happy is the man how calm his breast

First Line:
How happy is the man how calm his breast
Last Line:
Bless your good God and clap your hands for joy
Author:
Richard Daniel (Absolute)
DMI number:
26449

94. High in the midst exalted as a god

First Line:
High in the midst exalted as a god
Last Line:
Came towering armed in adamant and gold
Author:
John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:
31713

95. How slowly moves the sun how dull the wheels

First Line:
How slowly moves the sun how dull the wheels
Last Line:
To yonder peaceful worlds and long for rest
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
25993

96. I come I come and joyfully obey

First Line:
I come I come and joyfully obey
Last Line:
And scarce the fierce tyrannic joy can bear
Author:
Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:
4079

97. In that dread day

First Line:
In that dread day
Last Line:
For ever blessing and for ever blessed
DMI number:
26139

98. In the still hours when nature takes her nod

First Line:
In the still hours when nature takes her nod
Last Line:
Tell it was written with an angel's quill
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
27879

99. In common worldly things tis called ungrateful

First Line:
In common worldly things tis called ungrateful
Last Line:
For it requires the royal debt it lent you
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
37408

100. In him the favourite strokes of heaven were seen

First Line:
In him the favourite strokes of heaven were seen
Last Line:
Eternal praises to our glorious king
DMI number:
30607