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1. A courtier professed much esteemed by the great

First Line:
A courtier professed much esteemed by the great
Last Line:
And depend on my service to tell my lord Bute
DMI number:
31328

2. A grotto so complete with such design

First Line:
A grotto so complete with such design
Last Line:
Pleased to reflect the well-sung founder's praise
Author:
James Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
11850

3. A hopeful youth to honest maxims true

First Line:
A hopeful youth to honest maxims true
Last Line:
Quickly restore my son so help you god
DMI number:
9666

4. A night piece most affects the eye

First Line:
A night piece most affects the eye
Last Line:
Of these the only first and last
DMI number:
36791

5. A star indeed unrivalled in renown

First Line:
A star indeed unrivalled in renown
Last Line:
A D - ney's portrait with an angel's face
DMI number:
21734

6. Ah how tedious is the day

First Line:
Ah how tedious is the day
Last Line:
Without thee my heart is breaking
DMI number:
11737

7. All hail young christian tis with joy the muse

First Line:
All hail young christian tis with joy the muse
Last Line:
And Jesus Christ thy great examplar be
DMI number:
25031

8. Accept dear sire this humble tribute paid

First Line:
Accept dear sire this humble tribute paid
Last Line:
Beyond the glimmering spark of our meridian sun
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
27360

9. Accept great bard the tribute of my praise

First Line:
Accept great bard the tribute of my praise
Last Line:
Eternity and heaven his aim and his reward
DMI number:
16170

10. Accept great poet nor with frowns disdain

First Line:
Accept great poet nor with frowns disdain
Last Line:
The tale of Orpheus versified would be
DMI number:
13008

11. Accept great sir a mourning muse's lays

First Line:
Accept great sir a mourning muse's lays
Last Line:
Thick as the starry worlds that crowd the milky way
DMI number:
17886

12. Accept great sir on your triumphant day

First Line:
Accept great sir on your triumphant day
Last Line:
Than ever when full the reprobate before
DMI number:
12976

13. Accept O Duck the muse's grateful lay

First Line:
Accept O Duck the muse's grateful lay
Last Line:
Where their great parent sits enthroned above
Author:
Elizabeth Carter (Absolute)
DMI number:
33828

14. Accept O king an humble muse's lay

First Line:
Accept O king an humble muse's lay
Last Line:
They bleeding gnaw a self-avenging file
DMI number:
24553

15. Accept this humble strain most noble lord

First Line:
Accept this humble strain most noble lord
Last Line:
You'll smile my lord an aldermanic muse
DMI number:
26971

16. Accept with unambitious views

First Line:
Accept with unambitious views
Last Line:
Be ever young with length of days
DMI number:
26901

17. Acting dear Thornton its perfection draws

First Line:
Acting dear Thornton its perfection draws
Last Line:
Are gone nor leave a single trace behind
Author:
Robert Lloyd (Absolute)
DMI number:
31235

18. Add all to man that man's perfection makes

First Line:
Add all to man that man's perfection makes
Last Line:
Were you ah were you like him in your love
Author:
Thomas Rymer (Confident)
DMI number:
44557

19. Ah shepherd gentle shepherd spare

First Line:
Ah shepherd gentle shepherd spare
Last Line:
And be the phoenix of mankind
DMI number:
23823

20. Alas fair Chloe how can you

First Line:
Alas fair Chloe how can you
Last Line:
If so my Chloe felt no more
DMI number:
10619

21. After the numerous crowd of favours past

First Line:
After the numerous crowd of favours past
Last Line:
To honour's paths and taught the glorious task of fame
DMI number:
42842

22. Again I tune the vocal lay

First Line:
Again I tune the vocal lay
Last Line:
Unchanged in all except her name
DMI number:
40678

23. Again I tune the vocal lay

First Line:
Again I tune the vocal lay
Last Line:
Unchanged in all except in name
DMI number:
32017

24. 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

25. Ah Flavia Still be gentle let not fear

First Line:
Ah Flavia Still be gentle let not fear
Last Line:
Nor light the joy of life nor life would I desire
DMI number:
44695

26. All health to thee fair nymph thy Paris sends

First Line:
All health to thee fair nymph thy Paris sends
Last Line:
And fate has fixed your happiness in Troy
DMI number:
18034

27. All powerful fancy dear delusive maid

First Line:
All powerful fancy dear delusive maid
Last Line:
Fancy be thou my advocate in love
DMI number:
22073

28. And will our master poet then admit

First Line:
And will our master poet then admit
Last Line:
Old Troy shall grow less famous than the new
Author:
Richard Duke (Absolute)
DMI number:
8698

29. And will your goodness never have an end

First Line:
And will your goodness never have an end
Last Line:
As one fixed friend with such a head and heart
Author:
Mary Barber (Absolute)
DMI number:
11664

30. Angelic charmer wilt thou still be coy

First Line:
Angelic charmer wilt thou still be coy
Last Line:
A smile revives me if you frown I die
Author:
James Dodd (Confident)
DMI number:
17544

31. An honest and resolved man

First Line:
An honest and resolved man
Last Line:
And with small voice matters so great
Author:
Sir Richard Fanshawe (Absolute)
DMI number:
42100

32. All wit and humour now are over

First Line:
All wit and humour now are over
Last Line:
For Foote lies stiff and dead at Dover
DMI number:
35643

33. And must Dorinda beautiful and fair

First Line:
And must Dorinda beautiful and fair
Last Line:
Take her to church by Jove I'll see her there
DMI number:
12885

34. And must it be as thou hast sung

First Line:
And must it be as thou hast sung
Last Line:
And fame's a breath and men are dust
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
32245

35. Amidst a dreary British plain

First Line:
Amidst a dreary British plain
Last Line:
And hide the tower by which they rose
DMI number:
37918

36. Amidst applause and universal praise

First Line:
Amidst applause and universal praise
Last Line:
For his own works as justly praise him most
DMI number:
12811

37. As merchants whose sunk trade and ebbing stocks

First Line:
As merchants whose sunk trade and ebbing stocks
Last Line:
If Virgil will approve what Maevius wrote
Author:
William Diaper (Absolute)
DMI number:
36347

38. Arms and the man hold rash unthinking muse

First Line:
Arms and the man hold rash unthinking muse
Last Line:
Then be advised and the great task decline
DMI number:
20670

39. Around the barren heath I rove

First Line:
Around the barren heath I rove
Last Line:
Unless they mourn your absence too
DMI number:
12836

40. Around your couch while sighing lovers view

First Line:
Around your couch while sighing lovers view
Last Line:
To see her well though we the next expire
Author:
John Hughes (Absolute)
DMI number:
8361

41. Art come sweet prince wilt once more deign to cheer

First Line:
Art come sweet prince wilt once more deign to cheer
Last Line:
And all but regicides thy praise resound
DMI number:
43166

42. Art thou fond youth a candidate for fame

First Line:
Art thou fond youth a candidate for fame
Last Line:
The piece of wit is every whit his own
DMI number:
31920

43. As a poor bird just 'scaped the fowler's gin

First Line:
As a poor bird just 'scaped the fowler's gin
Last Line:
Your soul unlimited will feel no chain
DMI number:
9626

44. As shipwrecked men upon the angry seas

First Line:
As shipwrecked men upon the angry seas
Last Line:
At anchor in your arms securely let me ride
DMI number:
8482

45. As some poor traveller at close of day

First Line:
As some poor traveller at close of day
Last Line:
A kind indulgence I may hope from you
DMI number:
17810

46. As some unpracticed maid when mutual truth

First Line:
As some unpracticed maid when mutual truth
Last Line:
Bursts its tough bands and towering seeks the skies
DMI number:
12336

47. At last dear Lycidas I'll set thee free

First Line:
At last dear Lycidas I'll set thee free
Last Line:
It will renew and rouse into a storm
Author:
Aphra Behn (Absolute)
DMI number:
23261

48. At length in pity to a nation's prayer

First Line:
At length in pity to a nation's prayer
Last Line:
By nature called to rule and crowned by swains
Author:
Walter Harte (Absolute)
DMI number:
32585

49. At length the contests cease the courts are clear

First Line:
At length the contests cease the courts are clear
Last Line:
And wear the stars familiar to your name
DMI number:
12120

50. Avaunt ye furies hence away for here

First Line:
Avaunt ye furies hence away for here
Last Line:
And let the contest be to please the fair
DMI number:
38409

51. Awake my Laelius leave all meaner things

First Line:
Awake my Laelius leave all meaner things
Last Line:
One truth is clear whatever is is right
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
12321

52. Awake my St John leave all meaner things

First Line:
Awake my St John leave all meaner things
Last Line:
One truth is clear whatever is is right
Author:
Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
26668

53. Awake vain man 'tis time the abuse to see

First Line:
Awake vain man 'tis time the abuse to see
Last Line:
But strive not to legitimate your blood
DMI number:
43067

54. As when a conqueror does in triumph come

First Line:
As when a conqueror does in triumph come
Last Line:
And own a soul as great as you are fair
DMI number:
43686

55. As when in ancient tales some nymph compelled

First Line:
As when in ancient tales some nymph compelled
Last Line:
And angels guard thee till we meet again
DMI number:
37961

56. As when the people of the northern zone

First Line:
As when the people of the northern zone
Last Line:
A second Namur or a future Boyne
Author:
H. Blount (Absolute)
DMI number:
22244

57. As when the piercing northern blast

First Line:
As when the piercing northern blast
Last Line:
Shall be the subject of my lays
DMI number:
25361

58. As when the sun walks forth in flaming gold

First Line:
As when the sun walks forth in flaming gold
Last Line:
The world's fair pride descendants of the skies
Author:
Richard Savage (Absolute)
DMI number:
17513

59. At your approach nature herself looks glad

First Line:
At your approach nature herself looks glad
Last Line:
And even winter smile when thou art here
DMI number:
11092

60. Atheists no more disown that god

First Line:
Atheists no more disown that god
Last Line:
Where hardened souls must ever dwell
DMI number:
23430

61. Attend ye fair whilst anxious for your praise

First Line:
Attend ye fair whilst anxious for your praise
Last Line:
Such is his verse 'twill melt him into love
DMI number:
12009

62. Attend ye fathers not too rashly run

First Line:
Attend ye fathers not too rashly run
Last Line:
Or live our country's glory and defence
DMI number:
40585

63. Aurelius you the chief and head

First Line:
Aurelius you the chief and head
Last Line:
Till I have drenched your nasty mouth
DMI number:
8595

64. Auspicious prince | Blessed be the hour and sacred be the light

First Line:
Auspicious prince | Blessed be the hour and sacred be the light
Last Line:
Mayst thou augment the number of the blessed
DMI number:
42845

65. Auspicious youth what happy stars attend

First Line:
Auspicious youth what happy stars attend
Last Line:
Thy sword the laurel gain thy pen the bays
DMI number:
22935

66. Be'st thou chaste or be'st thou fair

First Line:
Be'st thou chaste or be'st thou fair
Last Line:
Make the two your tender care
DMI number:
38060

67. Beauty is justly termed a divine ray

First Line:
Beauty is justly termed a divine ray
Last Line:
Prepare to meet me and the coming joy
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
25412

68. Beauty my dear has such subduing charms

First Line:
Beauty my dear has such subduing charms
Last Line:
Thy tears to wound the heart or smiles to cure
DMI number:
44625

69. Behold at length disclosed to vital air

First Line:
Behold at length disclosed to vital air
Last Line:
But with increase of years I'll bring increase of love
DMI number:
8570

70. Behold Britannia waves her flag on high

First Line:
Behold Britannia waves her flag on high
Last Line:
Salute thy sails and hail thee into view
Author:
Ambrose Philips (Absolute)
DMI number:
22231

71. Behold fair maid what nature could inspire

First Line:
Behold fair maid what nature could inspire
Last Line:
The last like thee set all the world on fire
Author:
James Macpherson (Absolute)
DMI number:
25909

72. Blessed garment that shall those soft limbs enfold

First Line:
Blessed garment that shall those soft limbs enfold
Last Line:
My humble love and court the haughty dame
DMI number:
36412

73. Blessed when I taste the morning air

First Line:
Blessed when I taste the morning air
Last Line:
Like lovely Fanny can delight
DMI number:
24310

74. Bright maid possessed of every grace

First Line:
Bright maid possessed of every grace
Last Line:
And clasp your beauties in his arms
DMI number:
22866

75. Behold the spring in fresh attire

First Line:
Behold the spring in fresh attire
Last Line:
You give me a complete revenge
DMI number:
23831

76. Belcher once more permit the muse you loved

First Line:
Belcher once more permit the muse you loved
Last Line:
And Belcher's name protect his Byles's page
DMI number:
19394

77. Believe me dear Lucinda you disgrace

First Line:
Believe me dear Lucinda you disgrace
Last Line:
Lest we should alter as your charms decay
DMI number:
11182

78. Bloom of beauty early flower

First Line:
Bloom of beauty early flower
Last Line:
Shall renew him still to woo thee
Author:
Ambrose Philips (Absolute)
DMI number:
22232

79. Bold is the man who in these factious times

First Line:
Bold is the man who in these factious times
Last Line:
Till time and age shall moulder into clay
DMI number:
11302

80. Belinda empress of my beating heart

First Line:
Belinda empress of my beating heart
Last Line:
Nor wish a joy beyond thy kind embrace
DMI number:
12835

81. Bend gracious sovereign bend the willing ear

First Line:
Bend gracious sovereign bend the willing ear
Last Line:
And prayers for Britain spend thy latest breath
DMI number:
17560

82. Calvus if tears which we profusely shed

First Line:
Calvus if tears which we profusely shed
Last Line:
Though sudden as the joys to think how well you love
DMI number:
8543

83. Can indignation so much rage infuse

First Line:
Can indignation so much rage infuse
Last Line:
How like thy poem neither head nor tail
DMI number:
12005

84. Can then my dove forsake this faithful breast

First Line:
Can then my dove forsake this faithful breast
Last Line:
Your bliss would make amends for loss of mine
DMI number:
19266

85. Can you conceive my willing friendship such

First Line:
Can you conceive my willing friendship such
Last Line:
Than to refer you to some abler friend
DMI number:
9662

86. Can you not Silvia in my eyes

First Line:
Can you not Silvia in my eyes
Last Line:
The joy for which he burns
DMI number:
16606

87. By holy ties to majesty allied

First Line:
By holy ties to majesty allied
Last Line:
Or dropped a truer or more general tear
DMI number:
22265

88. By strong suspicions you appear to be

First Line:
By strong suspicions you appear to be
Last Line:
She was unkind and you've been cruel too
DMI number:
25363

89. By Sylvia if thy charming self be meant

First Line:
By Sylvia if thy charming self be meant
Last Line:
And dies in woe that thou mayst live in peace
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
38530

90. By commerce Albion and by arms refined

First Line:
By commerce Albion and by arms refined
Last Line:
Unite with art and both improved by taste
DMI number:
31331

91. Britannia hush thy martial wrath appease

First Line:
Britannia hush thy martial wrath appease
Last Line:
Shall rise like Douglas to eternal fame
DMI number:
33424

92. Britons rouse to deeds of death

First Line:
Britons rouse to deeds of death
Last Line:
Or in the generous strife like Sidney bleed
Author:
William Whitehead (Absolute)
DMI number:
31241

93. Castalian springs in heavenly numbers flow

First Line:
Castalian springs in heavenly numbers flow
Last Line:
The land I first explored shall bear your name
Author:
James Sterling (Confident)
DMI number:
11841

94. Come sit we under yonder tree

First Line:
Come sit we under yonder tree
Last Line:
A kiss or two and so we'll end
DMI number:
43304

95. Celia by bounteous nature formed to please

First Line:
Celia by bounteous nature formed to please
Last Line:
How much I languish and how much I love
DMI number:
24302

96. Celia who now are in your beauteous prime

First Line:
Celia who now are in your beauteous prime
Last Line:
If not be wise and live a virgin still
DMI number:
21555

97. Charming insulter sure you might have chose

First Line:
Charming insulter sure you might have chose
Last Line:
Then think with how much pain I made you so
DMI number:
42269

98. Chloe what tongue can speak thy praise

First Line:
Chloe what tongue can speak thy praise
Last Line:
As thou art fairer far than she
DMI number:
22005

99. Clad with the infant glories of the spring

First Line:
Clad with the infant glories of the spring
Last Line:
Whilst with two godlike souls our Albion's blessed
DMI number:
43164

100. Clara had your lovely face

First Line:
Clara had your lovely face
Last Line:
Stop my false and perjured breath
Author:
Anthony Hammond (Confident)
DMI number:
10537