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1. A dunghill cock was raking in the ground

First Line:
A dunghill cock was raking in the ground
Last Line:
And for thy beauty trade
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4382

2. A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force

First Line:
A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force
Last Line:
Which is but adding to their load
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4385

3. A hare did once into a garden get

First Line:
A hare did once into a garden get
Last Line:
And well deserve the brains
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4392

4. A horse and ass were journeying on their way

First Line:
A horse and ass were journeying on their way
Last Line:
This fable may not be forgot
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4383

5. A swain who had from time to time

First Line:
A swain who had from time to time
Last Line:
By those that set him on
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7974

6. A rich old bachelor whose care

First Line:
A rich old bachelor whose care
Last Line:
Enjoyed the truth of what he'd heard
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7980

7. A vaunting whig cried Holland and Eugene

First Line:
A vaunting whig cried Holland and Eugene
Last Line:
The empire sooner than the empire Spain
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7971

8. A wealthy yeoman of renown

First Line:
A wealthy yeoman of renown
Last Line:
A common town talk to her shame
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7968

9. A whig a nettle and a toad

First Line:
A whig a nettle and a toad
Last Line:
And neither then can do you hurt
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8017

10. A whim there is that's valued much by fools

First Line:
A whim there is that's valued much by fools
Last Line:
What tis so many sons of whores enjoy
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5393

11. A wife who as our own by law we hold

First Line:
A wife who as our own by law we hold
Last Line:
And a false woman is a matchless curse
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
6760

12. A wolf complained that he had lost a lamb

First Line:
A wolf complained that he had lost a lamb
Last Line:
Which does to neither appertain by right
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4384

13. A wolf retiring from Whitehall

First Line:
A wolf retiring from Whitehall
Last Line:
Here to receive only his honest friends
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4389

14. A wretched churl was travelling with his ass

First Line:
A wretched churl was travelling with his ass
Last Line:
Than keep the panniers on we had before
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4388

15. A youth of pregnant parts and wit

First Line:
A youth of pregnant parts and wit
Last Line:
Through which the living Homer begged his bread
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4393

16. Arm my bold muse the cowards bid thee draw

First Line:
Arm my bold muse the cowards bid thee draw
Last Line:
And think so damned an author very nobly paid
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5435

17. As in Jove's temple once I prayed

First Line:
As in Jove's temple once I prayed
Last Line:
But in her scornful frowns a hell
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7977

18. Be gone thou tricking genius hence

First Line:
Be gone thou tricking genius hence
Last Line:
And I the knaves in Exchange-Alley
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
8028

19. Be cautious madam how you thus provoke

First Line:
Be cautious madam how you thus provoke
Last Line:
The fate may be your own another day
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
8012

20. Be gone be gone thou traitor of my breast

First Line:
Be gone be gone thou traitor of my breast
Last Line:
The wrongs I've found from you
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5386

21. Bless me how pale and withered do I look

First Line:
Bless me how pale and withered do I look
Last Line:
And make you fumble on till you expire
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5392

22. Bless me with grace and strength to bear

First Line:
Bless me with grace and strength to bear
Last Line:
My memory may be sweet
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7993

23. Bless the good ladies and good food

First Line:
Bless the good ladies and good food
Last Line:
Men may obey and women rule the helm
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
5989

24. Blessed monarch of eternal day

First Line:
Blessed monarch of eternal day
Last Line:
By whom we're fed and taught | All honour &c
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8004

25. Belinda why do you distrust

First Line:
Belinda why do you distrust
Last Line:
Or slight her charming graces
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5388

26. Chloe from all the pleasures of the town

First Line:
Chloe from all the pleasures of the town
Last Line:
Yet virtue never fails to meet reward
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5405

27. Come hither dearest pretty miss

First Line:
Come hither dearest pretty miss
Last Line:
That you would take an ell
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
5389

28. Come Jug though thou 'rt tawny

First Line:
Come Jug though thou 'rt tawny
Last Line:
For to cozen the church is the fashion of late
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7979

29. Come all ye country yea's and no's

First Line:
Come all ye country yea's and no's
Last Line:
In spite of reformation
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5397

30. Come all ye ladies who have lost

First Line:
Come all ye ladies who have lost
Last Line:
To the national interest be hearty | Be as sad &c
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8021

31. Curse on the authors of our present woes

First Line:
Curse on the authors of our present woes
Last Line:
Reduce their native country to a wretched state
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5457

32. Come ye lads with your maids

First Line:
Come ye lads with your maids
Last Line:
Pray come hither and take your places
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5406

33. Dear youth didst thou by sweet experience know

First Line:
Dear youth didst thou by sweet experience know
Last Line:
To be an amorous beau or drunken fool
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
21773

34. Dearest Chloe I must leave you

First Line:
Dearest Chloe I must leave you
Last Line:
For another more jolly his place shall supply
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5385

35. Diogenes surly and proud who snarled at the Macedon youth

First Line:
Diogenes surly and proud who snarled at the Macedon youth
Last Line:
Without it we never should have had philosophers poets or kings
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
11835

36. Diogenes surly and proud

First Line:
Diogenes surly and proud
Last Line:
Philosophers poets or kings
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
752

37. Engaging Phillis to her arms decoyed

First Line:
Engaging Phillis to her arms decoyed
Last Line:
I must confess he's not enough for one
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7976

38. Doctor says he we must agree

First Line:
Doctor says he we must agree
Last Line:
I took my leave of necromancer
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
17704

39. From a poet that's proud of his wit and his parts

First Line:
From a poet that's proud of his wit and his parts
Last Line:
From a bailiff informer umpho and the devil | Libera nos Domine
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5438

40. Four arrant knaves in one deceitful pack

First Line:
Four arrant knaves in one deceitful pack
Last Line:
Instead of knaves shall pass for single tens
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8019

41. Forbear my outside friend to shake my hand

First Line:
Forbear my outside friend to shake my hand
Last Line:
And fresh affronts deserve a smarter stroke
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7992

42. Forbear old beldam tis I vow a crime

First Line:
Forbear old beldam tis I vow a crime
Last Line:
Calcine him like the other six to dust
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5377

43. Great were our hero's actions great the house

First Line:
Great were our hero's actions great the house
Last Line:
The power that set him up should pull him down
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8015

44. Hail pious queen from thy auspicious reign

First Line:
Hail pious queen from thy auspicious reign
Last Line:
From slavery knavery and presbytery
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7984

45. Had I my wish I would distend my guts

First Line:
Had I my wish I would distend my guts
Last Line:
And settle Satan's kingdom everywhere
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
7998

46. Help me ye midnight hags to sing the praise

First Line:
Help me ye midnight hags to sing the praise
Last Line:
To live by ale should die at last in grains
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5430

47. He that for money weds preposterous shapes

First Line:
He that for money weds preposterous shapes
Last Line:
And curse you with a race of monkey sons
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
6761

48. Here Sarum lies of late as wise

First Line:
Here Sarum lies of late as wise
Last Line:
For M--gh and his D--ss
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
17795

49. Here Jack lies dead but let no mortal grieve

First Line:
Here Jack lies dead but let no mortal grieve
Last Line:
To those fond fools that marry whilst they live
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8024

50. Here lies a turncoat in this holy place

First Line:
Here lies a turncoat in this holy place
Last Line:
From justice unto whom twas forfeited
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7995

51. Here lies within this holy place

First Line:
Here lies within this holy place
Last Line:
As once he did his conscience
Author:
Thomas Brown (Absolute) & Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5383

52. How is't my friend what's matter now

First Line:
How is't my friend what's matter now
Last Line:
And damned alive by your own folly
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5459

53. How foolish and how vain when young

First Line:
How foolish and how vain when young
Last Line:
'Twill kindly yield fresh stowage for delight
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5433

54. How happy is that godlike man

First Line:
How happy is that godlike man
Last Line:
Submission and repentance
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
10681

55. How now friend Jack what makes thee look so sour

First Line:
How now friend Jack what makes thee look so sour
Last Line:
And outdo that old cuckold Socrates
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7991

56. I find you old sot that your rising so soon

First Line:
I find you old sot that your rising so soon
Last Line:
And I'll mend my life thou shalt find for the future
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5378

57. In the lord's house for peace the B---s pray

First Line:
In the lord's house for peace the B---s pray
Last Line:
But in the temple of the law turns whore
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7973

58. In the name of God the king of kings

First Line:
In the name of God the king of kings
Last Line:
In hopes the same she will fulfil
DMI number:
18840

59. In Aesop's new-made world of wit

First Line:
In Aesop's new-made world of wit
Last Line:
But application made the ass
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4381

60. In coin I passed for some years since

First Line:
In coin I passed for some years since
Last Line:
And four and two pence is my say
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8010

61. In pious days when brawny monks

First Line:
In pious days when brawny monks
Last Line:
Their guilty selves from jeopardy
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
7966

62. Jolly mortals fill your glasses

First Line:
Jolly mortals fill your glasses
Last Line:
More than by his conquering sword
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
2463

63. Jolly mortals fill your glasses

First Line:
Jolly mortals fill your glasses
Last Line:
More than by the conquering sword
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
15556

64. Long since thy royal grandsire strove in vain

First Line:
Long since thy royal grandsire strove in vain
Last Line:
Who makes us truly happy in a glorious peace
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7994

65. Long did Nassau his Belgic valour try

First Line:
Long did Nassau his Belgic valour try
Last Line:
But Marlborough out-does all in conqu'ring one
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5692

66. Let the whigs rave like mad

First Line:
Let the whigs rave like mad
Last Line:
When themselves are the dogs that would bite us
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7996

67. Little their learning less their sense

First Line:
Little their learning less their sense
Last Line:
They'd bid astrology good night
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
30085

68. Letters in prose my friend are common

First Line:
Letters in prose my friend are common
Last Line:
And good to her as she to you
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
30408

69. Mothers through too much pride or love

First Line:
Mothers through too much pride or love
Last Line:
Yet little have to give them
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
23080

70. Mourn all ye brethren of the string

First Line:
Mourn all ye brethren of the string
Last Line:
For him who lived by canon to expire by ball
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5455

71. Music's a crotchet the sober thinks vain

First Line:
Music's a crotchet the sober thinks vain
Last Line:
And the others are blockheads to hire them
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
17699

72. My jolly muse describe that drunken scene

First Line:
My jolly muse describe that drunken scene
Last Line:
Does the same slavish badge of honour wear
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5395

73. Momus o why so peevish grown

First Line:
Momus o why so peevish grown
Last Line:
T'embellish my diverting muse
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5436

74. My dear Celinda you may love

First Line:
My dear Celinda you may love
Last Line:
My resolutions stronger
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5387

75. My dear Lavinia once the only joy

First Line:
My dear Lavinia once the only joy
Last Line:
Has made a worthless wretch the best of wives
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
10680

76. If bread and cheese and onions

First Line:
If bread and cheese and onions
Last Line:
To wed with such a Looby
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7986

77. If thou lovest peace why then dost thou torment

First Line:
If thou lovest peace why then dost thou torment
Last Line:
And that's the way for both to meet above
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8027

78. If heaven the grateful liberty would give

First Line:
If heaven the grateful liberty would give
Last Line:
All men would wish to live and die like me
Author:
John Pomfret (Absolute) & Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
10636

79. Justice by whigs by idle spendthrifts gold

First Line:
Justice by whigs by idle spendthrifts gold
Last Line:
And gold for safety flies to M---'s chest
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7985

80. Let holy guides prevail on timorous fools

First Line:
Let holy guides prevail on timorous fools
Last Line:
This is the happy life we modish rakes would lead
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
10649

81. May rats and mice

First Line:
May rats and mice
Last Line:
His thimble from his needle
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
1548

82. Madam you know when I was rich and great

First Line:
Madam you know when I was rich and great
Last Line:
And in return I've made you now my fool
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5399

83. Madam you plainly find quoth Justice Clod

First Line:
Madam you plainly find quoth Justice Clod
Last Line:
Tis more your goodness Sir than my desert
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7987

84. Madam you vow and swear you never was free

First Line:
Madam you vow and swear you never was free
Last Line:
Besides I cannot be confined to you
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7997

85. Mammon thou heathenish oar but christian lord

First Line:
Mammon thou heathenish oar but christian lord
Last Line:
And there lie buried in its native urn
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5440

86. Neighbour good morrow how d'ye do

First Line:
Neighbour good morrow how d'ye do
Last Line:
Maids little think what wives endure
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5380

87. No sooner had the thirsty sun withdrawn

First Line:
No sooner had the thirsty sun withdrawn
Last Line:
Will without head ache give him leave to rise
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
5407

88. O give me kind Bacchus thou god of the vine

First Line:
O give me kind Bacchus thou god of the vine
Last Line:
And never know care whilst he follows his drinking
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5376

89. O grant Apollo that I never may come

First Line:
O grant Apollo that I never may come
Last Line:
And when they fail his laurels bid good night
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8014

90. O lord direct us in the ways

First Line:
O lord direct us in the ways
Last Line:
Unmeasured by the glass of time
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8005

91. O lovely amaranth from thy seed break forth

First Line:
O lovely amaranth from thy seed break forth
Last Line:
Autumnal suns and April showers supplies
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8001

92. O lovely nymph have pity on your swain

First Line:
O lovely nymph have pity on your swain
Last Line:
By my soul I shall suddenly leave ye
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5391

93. O muse inspire me with a brazen face

First Line:
O muse inspire me with a brazen face
Last Line:
Officious lies so useful to mankind
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
33293

94. Of all the fools the present times produce

First Line:
Of all the fools the present times produce
Last Line:
A high-church footing for the low-church sake
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7970

95. Of all the plagues of human life

First Line:
Of all the plagues of human life
Last Line:
Will free my thoughts from jealousy
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8016

96. Of ramblings and follies you oft have been told

First Line:
Of ramblings and follies you oft have been told
Last Line:
The Dutch to their brandy and the Czar to his punk
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
5454

97. Old Seneca Plato

First Line:
Old Seneca Plato
Last Line:
And the man but a fool that has any
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
5390

98. On a day of great triumph when lord of the city

First Line:
On a day of great triumph when lord of the city
Last Line:
And in sleeping like hogs spent the rest of the day
Author:
Edward Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
4961

99. Old blunt Sir Edward went to see the queen

First Line:
Old blunt Sir Edward went to see the queen
Last Line:
We scarce should know the duchess from the lady
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7972

100. Our hearty thanks we humbly pay

First Line:
Our hearty thanks we humbly pay
Last Line:
Make their pains easy and their pleasures great
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
5990