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81. Since all the actions of the far famed men

First Line:
Since all the actions of the far famed men
Last Line:
But must cry Jack what have you stole to day
DMI number:
4768

82. Sheweth | That your petitioners distressed

First Line:
Sheweth | That your petitioners distressed
Last Line:
In duty bound shall ever pray &c
DMI number:
3023

83. Severe decrees may keep our tongues in awe

First Line:
Severe decrees may keep our tongues in awe
Last Line:
Your crimes and your own conscience be your hell
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
5532

84. Soon as the tyrant her bright form surveyed

First Line:
Soon as the tyrant her bright form surveyed
Last Line:
And France now boasts a Judith of its own
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
6617

85. Some night last past as I accursed lay

First Line:
Some night last past as I accursed lay
Last Line:
And in that hope accursed Oates take rest
DMI number:
43171

86. The ark when crammed with unclean beast was not

First Line:
The ark when crammed with unclean beast was not
Last Line:
And death and hell have power of none save you
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
27884

87. Stay passenger stay and see

First Line:
Stay passenger stay and see
Last Line:
Of liberty and conscience
Author:
R. Fletcher (Speculation)
DMI number:
1092

88. The house of prayer was made a den of thieves

First Line:
The house of prayer was made a den of thieves
Last Line:
That when we are dead our bones shall be at rest
DMI number:
43335

89. The captive cannibal oppressed with chains

First Line:
The captive cannibal oppressed with chains
Last Line:
With fiery glances mocks their rage and dies
Author:
George Granville (Absolute)
DMI number:
29805

90. The prisoner was at large indicted

First Line:
The prisoner was at large indicted
Last Line:
And robs or murders whom she pleases
Author:
Edward Moore (Absolute)
DMI number:
19376