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1.
But how men gain their power the gods do not
First Line:
But how men gain their power the gods do not
Last Line:
So much regard as how tis used when got
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
17254
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For nothing can old monarchs more offend
First Line:
For nothing can old monarchs more offend
Last Line:
Than when their successors we much commend
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
15991
3.
Hail glorious day on which the Almighty gave
First Line:
Hail glorious day on which the Almighty gave
Last Line:
Where they with hers may allelujahs sing
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
7593
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Heaven meant that beauty nature's greatest force
First Line:
Heaven meant that beauty nature's greatest force
Last Line:
As both might overcome but not destroy
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
13709
5.
The wise more active grow by being crossed
First Line:
The wise more active grow by being crossed
Last Line:
Since art has oft restored what fortune lost
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
13396
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You'd stand amazed and greatly would admire
First Line:
You'd stand amazed and greatly would admire
Last Line:
How so much water sprang from so much fire
Author:
Roger Boyle (Absolute)
DMI number:
6826