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1. A fumbling old parson who got a young wife

First Line:
A fumbling old parson who got a young wife
Last Line:
I'll only desire the tythe of the men
DMI number:
25026

2. A bonny brisk widow who riches possessed

First Line:
A bonny brisk widow who riches possessed
Last Line:
He has no way to lay it upon an occasion
DMI number:
6919

3. A brace of vigorous hot young gallants

First Line:
A brace of vigorous hot young gallants
Last Line:
Ay ay Jack but I won't be bammed
DMI number:
12354

4. A brow-beat husband and triumphant wife

First Line:
A brow-beat husband and triumphant wife
Last Line:
Even let him try and be convinced who dares
Author:
Matthew Concanen (Absolute)
DMI number:
11332

5. A jolly tinker and a boon companion

First Line:
A jolly tinker and a boon companion
Last Line:
Should rule abroad that could not rule at home
DMI number:
5838

6. A story reached my ears some days ago

First Line:
A story reached my ears some days ago
Last Line:
But what was that you blockhead to a paddle
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
27883

7. A man may lead a happy life

First Line:
A man may lead a happy life
Last Line:
For jobs through all the town they roam
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
22257

8. A man of wisdom may disguise

First Line:
A man of wisdom may disguise
Last Line:
Found out a cleanlier lover to lie by her
Author:
Richard Savage (Speculation)
DMI number:
3031

9. A sportly sprightly youth quite tired of Rome

First Line:
A sportly sprightly youth quite tired of Rome
Last Line:
Breaks through the feeble fence of faith and truth
DMI number:
4410

10. A prude at morn and evening prayer

First Line:
A prude at morn and evening prayer
Last Line:
And that this his member never lies still
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
22258

11. 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

12. A living taylor for his sins did wed

First Line:
A living taylor for his sins did wed
Last Line:
And never more on their misfortunes think
DMI number:
5853

13. All blots I cannot from my manners wipe

First Line:
All blots I cannot from my manners wipe
Last Line:
My love will find a tally for them all
Author:
Thomas Rymer (Absolute)
DMI number:
41880

14. Amoret and Strephon lay

First Line:
Amoret and Strephon lay
Last Line:
For a reward shall all be his
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
5623

15. As John the sailor and his lass

First Line:
As John the sailor and his lass
Last Line:
A licence to have done the same
DMI number:
17709

16. As John the sailor and his lass

First Line:
As John the sailor and his lass
Last Line:
Why we'd have had a tumble too
DMI number:
19373

17. As through the street a Quaker chanced to pass

First Line:
As through the street a Quaker chanced to pass
Last Line:
That so thy buttons may have proper holes
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22385

18. As often wit in merry tale

First Line:
As often wit in merry tale
Last Line:
And Sue's Sir Roger's mistress yet
DMI number:
11144

19. As on the beach sad Ariadne lay

First Line:
As on the beach sad Ariadne lay
Last Line:
Beguile my sorrows and my cares compose
Author:
Thomas Adams (Absolute)
DMI number:
3696

20. As doctors when they sell their pills

First Line:
As doctors when they sell their pills
Last Line:
But only that Hans Carvell wore
DMI number:
6210

21. As Colin sauntered with his bride

First Line:
As Colin sauntered with his bride
Last Line:
O I had tasted honey sweets
DMI number:
25264

22. As Richie and Pattie sat up very late

First Line:
As Richie and Pattie sat up very late
Last Line:
They stripped and soon finished the poem in bed
DMI number:
22734

23. At Trompington not far from Cambridge stood

First Line:
At Trompington not far from Cambridge stood
Last Line:
The mother and the daughter both well pleased
Author:
Thomas Betterton (Absolute)
DMI number:
7330

24. Blowzabella my bouncing doxy

First Line:
Blowzabella my bouncing doxy
Last Line:
Blowzabella's and Collin's case
DMI number:
8318

25. Chloe a Nymph divinely fair

First Line:
Chloe a Nymph divinely fair
Last Line:
Faugh what a silly bauble's here
DMI number:
22259

26. Dan Chaucer and the wits of old

First Line:
Dan Chaucer and the wits of old
Last Line:
The fair without a blush look on
DMI number:
17904

27. Desponding Phyllis was endued

First Line:
Desponding Phyllis was endued
Last Line:
Are cat and dog and rogue and whore
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
2005

28. Doting Silenus in decline of life

First Line:
Doting Silenus in decline of life
Last Line:
And old Silenus glory in a son
DMI number:
12671

29. Doctor alas I'm much in love

First Line:
Doctor alas I'm much in love
Last Line:
The dull repute your verses have
DMI number:
10156

30. First wheat and barley shall be sown

First Line:
First wheat and barley shall be sown
Last Line:
And I'll for rhyme write under | ---Amen
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
5523

31. Freeman and Wild two hot young gallants

First Line:
Freeman and Wild two hot young gallants
Last Line:
Ay ay Ned but I won't be shammed
DMI number:
6582

32. Flavia the world allows your numerous charms

First Line:
Flavia the world allows your numerous charms
Last Line:
For though she looks to kill she smiles to cure
DMI number:
13794

33. From London Paul the carrier coming down

First Line:
From London Paul the carrier coming down
Last Line:
I warrant I'll find mouth if they'll find men
Author:
William King (Absolute)
DMI number:
7418

34. From public noise and factious strife

First Line:
From public noise and factious strife
Last Line:
Love is a jest and vows are wind
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
32319

35. From public noise and factious strife

First Line:
From public noise and factious strife
Last Line:
Where all this time he had been hid
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4190

36. Geron a jovial monk a tipling blade

First Line:
Geron a jovial monk a tipling blade
Last Line:
The leak from whence my tun is drained so dry
DMI number:
21831

37. Hans Carvel impotent and old

First Line:
Hans Carvel impotent and old
Last Line:
You've thrust your finger g-d knows where
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
3502

38. Hans Carvel impotent and old

First Line:
Hans Carvel impotent and old
Last Line:
You've thrust your finger God knows where
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
32318

39. Hirco an old but amorous blade

First Line:
Hirco an old but amorous blade
Last Line:
It is a devilish swinging hole
DMI number:
11802

40. I dreamt my dear quoth Ralph to Joan

First Line:
I dreamt my dear quoth Ralph to Joan
Last Line:
A dream before that happened true
DMI number:
22723

41. 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

42. In days of yore as authors say

First Line:
In days of yore as authors say
Last Line:
For fifty beauties in his skin
DMI number:
22572

43. In France the one man's drink no make

First Line:
In France the one man's drink no make
Last Line:
Who takes for horns his lopping ears
Author:
Robert Lucke (Absolute)
DMI number:
12684

44. In France the one man's head no make

First Line:
In France the one man's head no make
Last Line:
Who takes for horns his lopping ears
Author:
Robert Lucke (Absolute)
DMI number:
12629

45. In fruitful Lombardy of yore

First Line:
In fruitful Lombardy of yore
Last Line:
That every woman comes from Eve
DMI number:
6989

46. In Italy as authors tell us

First Line:
In Italy as authors tell us
Last Line:
But p----ue take him who clapped the saddle there
Author:
Samuel Cobb (Absolute)
DMI number:
14862

47. In Midford lane near to St Clement's Steeple

First Line:
In Midford lane near to St Clement's Steeple
Last Line:
A Commonwealth their Government shall be
DMI number:
43708

48. In Milford lane near to St Clement's steeple

First Line:
In Milford lane near to St Clement's steeple
Last Line:
Resolve by single fight to try the day
Author:
Charles Sackville (Confident) & Henry Savile (Confident)
DMI number:
6646

49. In days of yore as authors say

First Line:
In days of yore as authors say
Last Line:
For twelve such beauties in his skin
DMI number:
19395

50. In days of yore as scriptures tell

First Line:
In days of yore as scriptures tell
Last Line:
What place but does with such kind nymphs abound
DMI number:
15146