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1. A free and honest nature may be oppressed

First Line:
A free and honest nature may be oppressed
Last Line:
When they exceed his means of gratitude
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14104

2. A base spirit has this vantage of a

First Line:
A base spirit has this vantage of a
Last Line:
Nothing brings it down not beating
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
14331

3. A man in authority is but as

First Line:
A man in authority is but as
Last Line:
Or blown out than under a bushel
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute)
DMI number:
13610

4. A man's a fool

First Line:
A man's a fool
Last Line:
If not instructed in a woman's school
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14141

5. A poor woman | That has been once sold used and lost her show

First Line:
A poor woman | That has been once sold used and lost her show
Last Line:
My colour sullied and my odour changed
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
21487

6. A rich mind in a state indifferent

First Line:
A rich mind in a state indifferent
Last Line:
Would prove the better fortune
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
14799

7. Accursed man

First Line:
Accursed man
Last Line:
With curious rules when every beast is free
DMI number:
40742

8. Adieu fond love farewell you wanton powers

First Line:
Adieu fond love farewell you wanton powers
Last Line:
Fond love declines this heavenly love grows higher
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
37293

9. Alas what are we kings

First Line:
Alas what are we kings
Last Line:
There's not a leaf shakes at our threatenings
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
15927

10. Alas | What in a man sequestered from the world

First Line:
Alas | What in a man sequestered from the world
Last Line:
Since kingdoms are maintained by force and blood
DMI number:
41397

11. Anger never

First Line:
Anger never
Last Line:
Like a false star that quenches as it glides
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13535

12. An honest soul is like a ship at sea

First Line:
An honest soul is like a ship at sea
Last Line:
He cuts has way with skill and majesty
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
15064

13. All we that are called women know as well

First Line:
All we that are called women know as well
Last Line:
And dote to death
DMI number:
41690

14. And when she speaks O Angelo then music

First Line:
And when she speaks O Angelo then music
Last Line:
From that time no more ours but what she pleases
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
20919

15. Aptness for mirth to all this instant night

First Line:
Aptness for mirth to all this instant night
Last Line:
His chances please ye or our fortune's ill
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
38736

16. As a pine

First Line:
As a pine
Last Line:
And bear like thunder through their loudest tempests
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
14777

17. Away delights go seek some other dwelling

First Line:
Away delights go seek some other dwelling
Last Line:
With thee Men cannot mock us in the day
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
46894

18. At your banquets | When I am gone if any chance to number

First Line:
At your banquets | When I am gone if any chance to number
Last Line:
By all the gods dishonours me
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16715

19. Banish all compliments but single truth

First Line:
Banish all compliments but single truth
Last Line:
Let them use still persuading but no art
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
13987

20. Calamity is man's true touchstone

First Line:
Calamity is man's true touchstone
Last Line:
-
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute)
DMI number:
13832

21. By her virtue learn to square

First Line:
By her virtue learn to square
Last Line:
Of gaudy youth and swelling vanity
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
13683

22. By my just sword he'd safer

First Line:
By my just sword he'd safer
Last Line:
Ploughs up the seas or made heaven's fire his food
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
21139

23. But yesterday thou wast the common second

First Line:
But yesterday thou wast the common second
Last Line:
In so few hours transformed
DMI number:
40714

24. By heaven my Edith

First Line:
By heaven my Edith
Last Line:
In all their pride and pleasure call thee mistress
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
19713

25. But that it would take from our modesty

First Line:
But that it would take from our modesty
Last Line:
And shall to after times preserve his name
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
38728

26. Cast our caps and care away

First Line:
Cast our caps and care away
Last Line:
And thus she shewed them the art to beg
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
25405

27. Chaster than chrystal on the Scythian cliffs

First Line:
Chaster than chrystal on the Scythian cliffs
Last Line:
The more the proud winds court it still the purer
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
18444

28. Charity ever

First Line:
Charity ever
Last Line:
In the receiver
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13872

29. Come away bring on the Bride

First Line:
Come away bring on the Bride
Last Line:
Let nought but joy betwixt them move
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
46906

30. Come away bring on the Bride

First Line:
Come away bring on the Bride
Last Line:
Now fair Orb of Beauty move
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
47175

31. Corruption is a tree whose branches are

First Line:
Corruption is a tree whose branches are
Last Line:
Hath infected some chairs and stools of authority
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14039

32. Council's as much the office of a servant

First Line:
Council's as much the office of a servant
Last Line:
Defence is
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13410

33. Consider | We're but shadows motions others give us

First Line:
Consider | We're but shadows motions others give us
Last Line:
Take him by the teeth
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16313

34. Creditors my lord

First Line:
Creditors my lord
Last Line:
They have been beholden to
Author:
John Ford (Absolute)
DMI number:
14441

35. Cunning calamity

First Line:
Cunning calamity
Last Line:
When I most need it dull the edge of mine
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13833

36. Discretion | And hardy valour are the twins of honour

First Line:
Discretion | And hardy valour are the twins of honour
Last Line:
Divided but a talker
DMI number:
41478

37. Discretion | And hardy valour are the twins of honour

First Line:
Discretion | And hardy valour are the twins of honour
Last Line:
When we insult upon our honour's subject
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
18420

38. Doubt of sincereness is the only mean

First Line:
Doubt of sincereness is the only mean
Last Line:
Not to incense it but corrupt it clean
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14552

39. Equality is no rule in love's grammar

First Line:
Equality is no rule in love's grammar
Last Line:
Tis a due debt from us
Author:
William Rowley (Absolute) & John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16196

40. Death is unwelcome never

First Line:
Death is unwelcome never
Last Line:
What pleasure's there
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
14421

41. 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

42. Fathers that deny their daughters lawful

First Line:
Fathers that deny their daughters lawful
Last Line:
Their appetites to taste of the fruit that | Is forbidden
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
17013

43. Every man in this age has not a soul

First Line:
Every man in this age has not a soul
Last Line:
That they hold no intelligence
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
14706

44. Every word he speaks a siren's note

First Line:
Every word he speaks a siren's note
Last Line:
We fasten to our freedoms
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
19899

45. For hatred hatched at home is a tame tiger

First Line:
For hatred hatched at home is a tame tiger
Last Line:
Till nothing bound them but the shore their graves
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
15013

46. For to be basely born

First Line:
For to be basely born
Last Line:
Creates his own advancement
Author:
Philip Massinger (Absolute) & John Fletcher (Absolute) & John Ford (Absolute) & John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
13733

47. From his iron den I'll waken death

First Line:
From his iron den I'll waken death
Last Line:
For him to look on
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
21138

48. Give me flattery

First Line:
Give me flattery
Last Line:
And lull him in the down of his desires
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
18890

49. Gentlemen | I am sent forth to enquire what you decree

First Line:
Gentlemen | I am sent forth to enquire what you decree
Last Line:
Whether we have done idly and done well
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
38838

50. Great things through greatest hazards are achieved

First Line:
Great things through greatest hazards are achieved
Last Line:
And then they shine
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
18598

51. Good night our worthy friends and may you part

First Line:
Good night our worthy friends and may you part
Last Line:
To those that live by spite wives made in haste
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
38836

52. Hell gives us art to reach the depth of sin

First Line:
Hell gives us art to reach the depth of sin
Last Line:
But leaves us wretched fools when we are in
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
20793

53. Hell gives us art to reach the depths of sin

First Line:
Hell gives us art to reach the depths of sin
Last Line:
But leaves us wretched fools when we are in
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
15029

54. He's dead you say then

First Line:
He's dead you say then
Last Line:
Publish their bowels to the vulgar eye
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute)
DMI number:
14970

55. Hear ye ladies that despise

First Line:
Hear ye ladies that despise
Last Line:
He can build and once more fire
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16200

56. Hard nature hard condition of poor women

First Line:
Hard nature hard condition of poor women
Last Line:
He that invented thee had many curses
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
21425

57. Have I not seen the Britons quite disheartened

First Line:
Have I not seen the Britons quite disheartened
Last Line:
And hoot their fears to one another nightly
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
18563

58. He that would mount to honour must not make

First Line:
He that would mount to honour must not make
Last Line:
Condemned servant with a trencher
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
15067

59. He that's liberal

First Line:
He that's liberal
Last Line:
But never out of judgment
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13805

60. He that dares strike against the husband's freedom

First Line:
He that dares strike against the husband's freedom
Last Line:
And find no earth that's base enough to bury him
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
15218

61. He that intends well yet deprives himself

First Line:
He that intends well yet deprives himself
Last Line:
Deceives his purpose of the due reward
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14466

62. He that neglects a blessing though he want

First Line:
He that neglects a blessing though he want
Last Line:
Neglects himself
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13722

63. Here lies the doubt now let our plays be good

First Line:
Here lies the doubt now let our plays be good
Last Line:
But tis the nobler part to check the will
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
38834

64. How like a hill of snow she sits and melts

First Line:
How like a hill of snow she sits and melts
Last Line:
Striving to catch and drink the balmy drops
DMI number:
40725

65. Hope is a poor salad

First Line:
Hope is a poor salad
Last Line:
To dine and sup with after a two days fast
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
15158

66. Hold back thy hours dark knight till we have done

First Line:
Hold back thy hours dark knight till we have done
Last Line:
But help not though she call
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
47692

67. Hold back thy hours dark night till we have done

First Line:
Hold back thy hours dark night till we have done
Last Line:
But help not though she call
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
44239

68. However you are tainted be no traitor

First Line:
However you are tainted be no traitor
Last Line:
Time may outwear the first the last lives ever
DMI number:
41346

69. I am not cured yet thoroughly for believe

First Line:
I am not cured yet thoroughly for believe
Last Line:
I'll swear you are physicians the war's none
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
38833

70. I have forgot all vain desires

First Line:
I have forgot all vain desires
Last Line:
Whose moderate heat can never consume
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16198

71. Is there no constancy in earthly things

First Line:
Is there no constancy in earthly things
Last Line:
What daily sores and sorrows
DMI number:
41472

72. It's grown in fashion lately in these days

First Line:
It's grown in fashion lately in these days
Last Line:
His scenes will best convince you of in's play
Author:
Thomas Middleton (Absolute)
DMI number:
38742

73. Into these ears of mine

First Line:
Into these ears of mine
Last Line:
That art of love could frame
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
21621

74. It is so safe and broad a beaten way

First Line:
It is so safe and broad a beaten way
Last Line:
Being better cloaks to cover falshood over
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14825

75. It is the married woman if you mark it

First Line:
It is the married woman if you mark it
Last Line:
Then our desire is whetted on to more
Author:
Thomas Middleton (Absolute) & William Rowley (Absolute)
DMI number:
16432

76. Lies hide our sins like nets like perspectives

First Line:
Lies hide our sins like nets like perspectives
Last Line:
They draw offences nearer still and greater
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
16370

77. Love fair maid is an extreme desire

First Line:
Love fair maid is an extreme desire
Last Line:
Would make thee six and forty
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
19393

78. My soul for thou givest new life to my spirit

First Line:
My soul for thou givest new life to my spirit
Last Line:
Grow young again
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
19941

79. My breath can still the winds

First Line:
My breath can still the winds
Last Line:
And stop the floods of heaven
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
20558

80. I'm reading sir of a short treatise here

First Line:
I'm reading sir of a short treatise here
Last Line:
Reason with all his beams cannot beat through em
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16896

81. I spake much in the prologue for the play

First Line:
I spake much in the prologue for the play
Last Line:
Or send me off exploded or with grace
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
38830

82. I now perceive the great thieves eat the less

First Line:
I now perceive the great thieves eat the less
Last Line:
As drops of water that are lost in the ocean
DMI number:
41174

83. I now should wish another had my place

First Line:
I now should wish another had my place
Last Line:
Hate impudence and cherish modesty
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
38837

84. I look down upon him

First Line:
I look down upon him
Last Line:
Amongst the common rout
DMI number:
41287

85. I'll double thy reward

First Line:
I'll double thy reward
Last Line:
We serve them best that are most apt to give
DMI number:
40965

86. I love Dinant mine enemy nay admire him

First Line:
I love Dinant mine enemy nay admire him
Last Line:
And kill as deadly
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14573

87. I will sooner trust a crocadile

First Line:
I will sooner trust a crocadile
Last Line:
Nor no avoiding them if we give way
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
19898

88. I would ask ye how ye like the play

First Line:
I would ask ye how ye like the play
Last Line:
Rest at your service gentlemen goodnight
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
38850

89. If all fail

First Line:
If all fail
Last Line:
S th' hornbook to the richest tradesman's life
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Nathan Field (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
13933

90. If there be a man

First Line:
If there be a man
Last Line:
His worst wish on thee
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
18579

91. If valour dwell in vaunting

First Line:
If valour dwell in vaunting
Last Line:
Sure he has a drum in his mouth
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
13772

92. If he arm arm if he strew mines of treason

First Line:
If he arm arm if he strew mines of treason
Last Line:
For goodness sake t' encounter ill with ill
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
14633

93. If you mislike as you shall ever be

First Line:
If you mislike as you shall ever be
Last Line:
Our meaning was to please you still and shall
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
38843

94. Let all young sprightly wives that have

First Line:
Let all young sprightly wives that have
Last Line:
Which is to make them fools and please them too
DMI number:
41666

95. Keep your minds humble your devotions high

First Line:
Keep your minds humble your devotions high
Last Line:
So shall ye learn to noblest part to die
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
14422

96. Ladies to you in whose defence and right

First Line:
Ladies to you in whose defence and right
Last Line:
Or his intentions with our pains are lost
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
38739

97. Kiss you at first my lord tis no fair fashion

First Line:
Kiss you at first my lord tis no fair fashion
Last Line:
They lose both sap and savour
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
16000

98. Know sir that the wings

First Line:
Know sir that the wings
Last Line:
Human frailty
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Philip Massinger (Absolute)
DMI number:
16540

99. Let no man fear to die we love to sleep all

First Line:
Let no man fear to die we love to sleep all
Last Line:
That little children tread those paths before us
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute)
DMI number:
18616

100. Let the Bells ring and the Boys sing

First Line:
Let the Bells ring and the Boys sing
Last Line:
And thou shalt be learned O Vicar
Author:
John Fletcher (Absolute) & Francis Beaumont (Absolute)
DMI number:
45205