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1. A German princess once adorned this isle

First Line:
A German princess once adorned this isle
Last Line:
May this hereafter share the other's fate
DMI number:
7963

2. At last we are met but I hope with no other

First Line:
At last we are met but I hope with no other
Last Line:
When they wanted to dose to keep generals awake
DMI number:
33184

3. Farewell Petre farewell cross

First Line:
Farewell Petre farewell cross
Last Line:
Farewell all that deserve a r-----
DMI number:
42374

4. How at the other b-----r to try a priest

First Line:
How at the other b-----r to try a priest
Last Line:
They that can make their k---s can make their lords
DMI number:
7260

5. In Oxford fair county some folks make a rout

First Line:
In Oxford fair county some folks make a rout
Last Line:
We want no old Turner nor new almanack
DMI number:
24514

6. Instead of hair bright Celia wears a tete

First Line:
Instead of hair bright Celia wears a tete
Last Line:
A dirty mop and shines with greasy thrums
DMI number:
33528

7. If heaven be pleased when sinners cease to sin

First Line:
If heaven be pleased when sinners cease to sin
Last Line:
Then all are pleased for Coleman's in his grave
DMI number:
4883

8. Let cynics bark and the stern Stagyrite

First Line:
Let cynics bark and the stern Stagyrite
Last Line:
Props of the church and pillars of the throne
DMI number:
42353

9. Say no more of the breezes some wine and tobacco

First Line:
Say no more of the breezes some wine and tobacco
Last Line:
And freedom to those who have hearts to defend it
DMI number:
36003

10. Says Lockit to Peachum you've nothing to fear

First Line:
Says Lockit to Peachum you've nothing to fear
Last Line:
Let me finger the pelf they may all kiss my ---'
DMI number:
36050

11. Strange news from Westminster the like was never heard

First Line:
Strange news from Westminster the like was never heard
Last Line:
A speaker of the commons that never wore a gown
DMI number:
4884

12. What is Carteret come cries Fenelon -- Morbleu

First Line:
What is Carteret come cries Fenelon -- Morbleu
Last Line:
For begar I'd enough and too much of your stair
DMI number:
21708

13. Ye pack of damned scribblers dull sons of abuse

First Line:
Ye pack of damned scribblers dull sons of abuse
Last Line:
And as christians we'll pray for sight to the blind
DMI number:
24484

14. You terrestrial low-creepers what do you mean

First Line:
You terrestrial low-creepers what do you mean
Last Line:
And a halter for those the confusion begun
DMI number:
8072