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1. A rustic brought of curious mold

First Line:
A rustic brought of curious mold
Last Line:
I swear I'll make a fire of thee
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27182

2. As late of flowrets fresh and fair

First Line:
As late of flowrets fresh and fair
Last Line:
Strange titillations to my heart
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27355

3. As on a purple bed supine

First Line:
As on a purple bed supine
Last Line:
Again you soft illusions rise
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27179

4. As over the mountains over the plains

First Line:
As over the mountains over the plains
Last Line:
The sweetest madness wine and love
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27186

5. Bacchus Jove's delightful boy

First Line:
Bacchus Jove's delightful boy
Last Line:
Thus Bucks dance the hours away
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
32215

6. Bacchus Jove's delightful boy

First Line:
Bacchus Jove's delightful boy
Last Line:
Thus I dance the hours away
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27203

7. Best of painters show thy art

First Line:
Best of painters show thy art
Last Line:
Mode's the woman and the sex
DMI number:
27204

8. Boy while here I sit supine

First Line:
Boy while here I sit supine
Last Line:
The joys of wine the sweets of love
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27412

9. Calliteles first fixed me on this base

First Line:
Calliteles first fixed me on this base
Last Line:
To them your thanks are due
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27542

10. Bring hither boy a mighty bowl

First Line:
Bring hither boy a mighty bowl
Last Line:
Mix temperance in the friendly bowl
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27353

11. Contrive me artisan a bowl

First Line:
Contrive me artisan a bowl
Last Line:
But no Apollo God of day
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27194

12. First Heliconias with a Thyrsus past

First Line:
First Heliconias with a Thyrsus past
Last Line:
With grapes delicious and a kid well fed
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27416

13. Feed gentle swain thy cattle far away

First Line:
Feed gentle swain thy cattle far away
Last Line:
Drive home the breathing statue with the herd
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27417

14. Fill fill sweet girls the foaming bowl

First Line:
Fill fill sweet girls the foaming bowl
Last Line:
Love is the fever of the mind
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27197

15. God of the silver bow and golden hair

First Line:
God of the silver bow and golden hair
Last Line:
Hear Naucrates's vows and grant his prayer
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27515

16. Great Sophocles for tragic story praised

First Line:
Great Sophocles for tragic story praised
Last Line:
These altars to the gods immortal raised
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27586

17. I dreamed that late I pinions wore

First Line:
I dreamed that late I pinions wore
Last Line:
In links that will for ever last
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27304

18. Indulge me stoics with the bowl

First Line:
Indulge me stoics with the bowl
Last Line:
Heroically mad with wine
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27291

19. Love waving awful in his hand

First Line:
Love waving awful in his hand
Last Line:
Dare you still boast you will not love
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27177

20. Love's a pain that works our woe

First Line:
Love's a pain that works our woe
Last Line:
Love alas is bought and sold
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27329

21. Mulciber this silver take

First Line:
Mulciber this silver take
Last Line:
Hand in hand to tread the wine
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27193

22. I lately thought delightful theme

First Line:
I lately thought delightful theme
Last Line:
Ever since with raging love I glow
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27395

23. Idalian god with golden hair

First Line:
Idalian god with golden hair
Last Line:
And fondly loves some happier swain
Author:
Anacreon (Absolute) & Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27394

24. If the treasured gold could give

First Line:
If the treasured gold could give
Last Line:
Friends sincere and beauty kind
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27199

25. Late the muses cupid found

First Line:
Late the muses cupid found
Last Line:
Love with beauty will remain
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27206

26. Mighty god of flames and darts

First Line:
Mighty god of flames and darts
Last Line:
Melt the yielding fair to love
Author:
Anacreon (Absolute) & Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27393

27. Lycaeus' son Praxagoras bestowed

First Line:
Lycaeus' son Praxagoras bestowed
Last Line:
The finished work of Anaxagoras
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27517

28. Minerva's grove contains the favoured shield

First Line:
Minerva's grove contains the favoured shield
Last Line:
That guarded Python in the bloody field
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27520

29. Lovely swallow once a year

First Line:
Lovely swallow once a year
Last Line:
In my breast no tongue can tell
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27293

30. Now illustrious artisan

First Line:
Now illustrious artisan
Last Line:
From Bathyllus Phoebus draw
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27205

31. Now let us gaily drink and join

First Line:
Now let us gaily drink and join
Last Line:
To celebrate the god of wine
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27301

32. Now Artemon a favourite name

First Line:
Now Artemon a favourite name
Last Line:
To guard him from the solar ray
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27411

33. O Mercury for honours paid to thee

First Line:
O Mercury for honours paid to thee
Last Line:
And over the Athenian race a long and happy reign
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27588

34. Once as Cupid tired with play

First Line:
Once as Cupid tired with play
Last Line:
He that's stung by thee sustains
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27300

35. Queen of the woodland chase whose darts

First Line:
Queen of the woodland chase whose darts
Last Line:
And meek in reverence obey
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27410

36. Praxidice this flowery mantle made

First Line:
Praxidice this flowery mantle made
Last Line:
A pleasing unity of mind
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27539

37. Phidola as a monument of speed

First Line:
Phidola as a monument of speed
Last Line:
This mare at Corinth bred to Jove decreed
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27514

38. Say chattering bird that darest invade

First Line:
Say chattering bird that darest invade
Last Line:
Phyllis the fair the young the gay
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27185

39. Reclined at ease on this soft bed

First Line:
Reclined at ease on this soft bed
Last Line:
And drown my cares in rosy wine
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27145

40. Since I'm born a mortal man

First Line:
Since I'm born a mortal man
Last Line:
With Lyaeus young and gay
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27200

41. Tell me dear delightful dove

First Line:
Tell me dear delightful dove
Last Line:
I have chattered like a jay
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27181

42. Thee sweet grasshopper we call

First Line:
Thee sweet grasshopper we call
Last Line:
Thou art a demi deity
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27303

43. The sable night had spread around

First Line:
The sable night had spread around
Last Line:
But what a wretch I've made of thee
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27141

44. The thirsty earth sucks up the showers

First Line:
The thirsty earth sucks up the showers
Last Line:
My friends should all things drink but I
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27195

45. The tomb of great Timocritus behold

First Line:
The tomb of great Timocritus behold
Last Line:
Mars spares the base but slays the brave and bold
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27413

46. Thee Cleenorides the bold the brave

First Line:
Thee Cleenorides the bold the brave
Last Line:
And wrapped thy beauties in a watery tomb
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27415

47. Thessalia's monarch Echecratides

First Line:
Thessalia's monarch Echecratides
Last Line:
And give the city grace
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27582

48. This heifer is not cast but rolling years

First Line:
This heifer is not cast but rolling years
Last Line:
But nature has prevented him in fame
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27418

49. This pictured bull is mighty Jove

First Line:
This pictured bull is mighty Jove
Last Line:
To tempt the dangers of the main
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27295

50. This trophy Areiphilus's son

First Line:
This trophy Areiphilus's son
Last Line:
To Bacchus consecrates for battles won
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27580

51. Though cold winter over my brow

First Line:
Though cold winter over my brow
Last Line:
I the lily you the rose
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27294

52. To make the beverage divine

First Line:
To make the beverage divine
Last Line:
I'll dance the feathered hours away
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27147

53. To Aristoclides the best of friends

First Line:
To Aristoclides the best of friends
Last Line:
He saved his country but he lost his life
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27528

54. To love I wake the silver string

First Line:
To love I wake the silver string
Last Line:
And him the gods above obey
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27409

55. To Mercury your orisons address

First Line:
To Mercury your orisons address
Last Line:
Strangers and citizens are welcome here
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27584

56. Wake O lyre thy silent strings

First Line:
Wake O lyre thy silent strings
Last Line:
Love alone shall tune my strings
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27137

57. Venus fair queen of gods above

First Line:
Venus fair queen of gods above
Last Line:
Crown your soft vows with lasting joy
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27357

58. What bright joy can this exceed

First Line:
What bright joy can this exceed
Last Line:
Chatting all the live long day
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27392

59. When gay Bacchus cheers my breast

First Line:
When gay Bacchus cheers my breast
Last Line:
All our cares are lulled to rest
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27201

60. When gay Bacchus fills my breast

First Line:
When gay Bacchus fills my breast
Last Line:
Tis better to lie drunk than dead
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27202

61. When gold that fugitive unkind

First Line:
When gold that fugitive unkind
Last Line:
Leave me to tune the vocal shell
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27391

62. When Bacchus jolly god invites

First Line:
When Bacchus jolly god invites
Last Line:
In mirth and innocence away
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27302

63. When Hermes bust Leocrates you raised

First Line:
When Hermes bust Leocrates you raised
Last Line:
The speaking bust shall eternize your fame
Author:
Anacreon (Confident) & Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27521

64. When I drain the rosy bowl

First Line:
When I drain the rosy bowl
Last Line:
Death is common to us all
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27299

65. When thou can'st fairly number all

First Line:
When thou can'st fairly number all
Last Line:
Whose charms have burnt my heart away
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27292

66. While roses round our temples twine

First Line:
While roses round our temples twine
Last Line:
And make an old man young again
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27149

67. While you my lyre's soft numbers hear

First Line:
While you my lyre's soft numbers hear
Last Line:
To make them happy bid them love
DMI number:
27335

68. Why thus with scornful look you fly

First Line:
Why thus with scornful look you fly
Last Line:
You want some youth to mount and ride
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27356

69. Yes I yield thy sovereign sway

First Line:
Yes I yield thy sovereign sway
Last Line:
When within the battle burns
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27188

70. Yes I'm old I'm old tis true

First Line:
Yes I'm old I'm old tis true
Last Line:
I can dance along the plain
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27298

71. Yes yes I own I love to see

First Line:
Yes yes I own I love to see
Last Line:
Though hoar the head the heart is young
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
27332