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1. A good old woman being sick

First Line:
A good old woman being sick
Last Line:
And left her as he found her
DMI number:
5854

2. A bat by dismal chance one day

First Line:
A bat by dismal chance one day
Last Line:
'S occasional conformity
DMI number:
5124

3. All christians and lay elders too

First Line:
All christians and lay elders too
Last Line:
For monkeys have long tails
DMI number:
18412

4. Alas how full of sin I am

First Line:
Alas how full of sin I am
Last Line:
And fill my soul with joy
DMI number:
26422

5. Alas my sins how vast they be

First Line:
Alas my sins how vast they be
Last Line:
But sound them when in heaven
DMI number:
26151

6. Alas poor tadpole how art thou

First Line:
Alas poor tadpole how art thou
Last Line:
And ballads must prevail
DMI number:
3079

7. Alas what tongue can speak my heart

First Line:
Alas what tongue can speak my heart
Last Line:
Thou hast a right to endless bliss
DMI number:
26187

8. Again in safety is returned

First Line:
Again in safety is returned
Last Line:
In never ending lays
DMI number:
26495

9. Against our bishops Henley raves

First Line:
Against our bishops Henley raves
Last Line:
A man to good behaviour
DMI number:
11075

10. Ah fleeting spirit wandering fire

First Line:
Ah fleeting spirit wandering fire
Last Line:
And wit and humour are no more
Author:
Alexander Pope (Confident)
DMI number:
152

11. All praise to him that hath not put

First Line:
All praise to him that hath not put
Last Line:
The praises of his name
DMI number:
26180

12. Another week of time is fled

First Line:
Another week of time is fled
Last Line:
But of thy love secure
DMI number:
26509

13. An orator of rude but ready tongue

First Line:
An orator of rude but ready tongue
Last Line:
Which yields to laws and now our voice is law
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
13922

14. All that have two or but one ear

First Line:
All that have two or but one ear
Last Line:
From colt twas called Colchester
DMI number:
18413

15. And is this heaven and am I there

First Line:
And is this heaven and am I there
Last Line:
Awake my voice in heavenly strains
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
23274

16. Almighty god our only good

First Line:
Almighty god our only good
Last Line:
From earthly things to thoughts divine
DMI number:
24998

17. Almighty wisdom at whose nod

First Line:
Almighty wisdom at whose nod
Last Line:
If not thy will be done
Author:
Mary Leapor (Absolute)
DMI number:
23740

18. Although disease infects my breast

First Line:
Although disease infects my breast
Last Line:
And yield my parting breath
DMI number:
33143

19. Amidst ten thousand wandering thoughts

First Line:
Amidst ten thousand wandering thoughts
Last Line:
To save the chosen race
DMI number:
26300

20. As mariners that in a storm are tossed

First Line:
As mariners that in a storm are tossed
Last Line:
And all obediently her power own
DMI number:
10915

21. As through the universe I winged my way

First Line:
As through the universe I winged my way
Last Line:
Reign himself throughout ages yet unknown
DMI number:
26229

22. Arise my soul from earth retire

First Line:
Arise my soul from earth retire
Last Line:
To blessings honours and the crown
DMI number:
26297

23. As David was the Lord's delight

First Line:
As David was the Lord's delight
Last Line:
All glory to the heavenly king
DMI number:
36882

24. Art's card is by their pilot faith refused

First Line:
Art's card is by their pilot faith refused
Last Line:
Than nature ever found or reason sought
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
14687

25. As the bishop of Salzburg rode through a small town

First Line:
As the bishop of Salzburg rode through a small town
Last Line:
Where would the good bishop be then
DMI number:
11085

26. As I went to Walsingham

First Line:
As I went to Walsingham
Last Line:
Oft have I said you nay
DMI number:
37319

27. Attend my soul while Jesus speaks

First Line:
Attend my soul while Jesus speaks
Last Line:
Which can in none beside
DMI number:
26352

28. Auspicious author grant this year

First Line:
Auspicious author grant this year
Last Line:
For ever sing thy praise
DMI number:
31863

29. Auspicious author may thy love

First Line:
Auspicious author may thy love
Last Line:
For ever sing thy praise
DMI number:
31868

30. Bane to virtue child of hell

First Line:
Bane to virtue child of hell
Last Line:
And incloded me in thy fold
DMI number:
26363

31. Bath has been deemed time out of mind

First Line:
Bath has been deemed time out of mind
Last Line:
Again your flocks would stray
DMI number:
35922

32. Before by death you never knowledge gain

First Line:
Before by death you never knowledge gain
Last Line:
And none when fear is past will supplicate
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute) & John Wilmot (Speculation)
DMI number:
7036

33. Before by death you newer knowledge gain

First Line:
Before by death you newer knowledge gain
Last Line:
And none when fear is past will supplicate
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute) & John Wilmot (Speculation)
DMI number:
17982

34. Behold behold the mighty saviour comes

First Line:
Behold behold the mighty saviour comes
Last Line:
No goal delivery thence nor hopes of light
DMI number:
26141

35. Behold the darkness flies away

First Line:
Behold the darkness flies away
Last Line:
None can him bribe or fright or fly
Author:
Simon Patrick (Confident)
DMI number:
10088

36. Biblis does solitude admire

First Line:
Biblis does solitude admire
Last Line:
She sighs and lets that spark go out
DMI number:
16333

37. Both sin and death to our exceeding loss

First Line:
Both sin and death to our exceeding loss
Last Line:
Justice and life whereby we ransom find
DMI number:
41898

38. Behold the man behold a god

First Line:
Behold the man behold a god
Last Line:
And plead his probed side and veins
DMI number:
26173

39. Behold yon new born infant grieved

First Line:
Behold yon new born infant grieved
Last Line:
What ill though asked deny
Author:
James Merrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
32284

40. Books of science when you print

First Line:
Books of science when you print
Last Line:
And to your bodies add a soul
DMI number:
15717

41. Beneath this dusty clod doth rest

First Line:
Beneath this dusty clod doth rest
Last Line:
And will thee plunge in hell most hot
DMI number:
26458

42. Beneath this marble Butler lies entombed

First Line:
Beneath this marble Butler lies entombed
Last Line:
The irradiant glories of the mystic dove
DMI number:
25185

43. By the river's peaceful stream

First Line:
By the river's peaceful stream
Last Line:
And my portion when I die
DMI number:
36290

44. Busy tempter hence away

First Line:
Busy tempter hence away
Last Line:
Trusting him the sinner's friend
DMI number:
26336

45. But few among the carnal wise

First Line:
But few among the carnal wise
Last Line:
Almighty king of grace
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
26410

46. Celestial maid receive this prayer

First Line:
Celestial maid receive this prayer
Last Line:
Whose laws she kept below
DMI number:
38071

47. Children and youth to God present

First Line:
Children and youth to God present
Last Line:
And will with heaven's avail
DMI number:
36338

48. Chloe denied by cruel fate

First Line:
Chloe denied by cruel fate
Last Line:
And let the other want
Author:
Samuel Phillips (Speculation)
DMI number:
5781

49. Chloe loves only me she vows

First Line:
Chloe loves only me she vows
Last Line:
And gain himself promotion
DMI number:
12754

50. Come o ye saints describe the lot

First Line:
Come o ye saints describe the lot
Last Line:
All praises to the three in one
DMI number:
26223

51. Come ye fainting souls draw nigh

First Line:
Come ye fainting souls draw nigh
Last Line:
Come desire of nations come
DMI number:
26417

52. Christ as a shepherd did receive

First Line:
Christ as a shepherd did receive
Last Line:
Being grafted in a nobler stock
DMI number:
26476

53. Cleveland thy ashes sure will rise

First Line:
Cleveland thy ashes sure will rise
Last Line:
Beg bread of your presbytery
DMI number:
43051

54. Come hither ye fools of the state

First Line:
Come hither ye fools of the state
Last Line:
Finds all he can wish in his glass
DMI number:
11787

55. Come holy spirit heavenly dove

First Line:
Come holy spirit heavenly dove
Last Line:
And that shall kindle ours
Author:
Isaac Watts (Absolute)
DMI number:
26251

56. Come let us join to praise the lord

First Line:
Come let us join to praise the lord
Last Line:
And I arrive on Sion's hill
DMI number:
26520

57. Come all ye saints on earth and let us sing

First Line:
Come all ye saints on earth and let us sing
Last Line:
Shall give thee praise when time itself shall end
Author:
Simon Patrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
10105

58. Come lovely gentle peace of mind

First Line:
Come lovely gentle peace of mind
Last Line:
The pledge of heaven shall make me blessed
DMI number:
32399

59. Come mighty father mighty lord

First Line:
Come mighty father mighty lord
Last Line:
Christ the great centre of our souls
Author:
Simon Patrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
10090

60. Daughter of God religion lend thine aid

First Line:
Daughter of God religion lend thine aid
Last Line:
There ever the Almighty's praises breathe
DMI number:
29012

61. Enough of raptured fancy's trivial lays

First Line:
Enough of raptured fancy's trivial lays
Last Line:
Who shed for guilty mortals streams of blood
DMI number:
38200

62. Defend us from all popish plots

First Line:
Defend us from all popish plots
Last Line:
Find ignoramus too
DMI number:
44326

63. Dismas the happy to repent though late

First Line:
Dismas the happy to repent though late
Last Line:
Was the unhappy that no mercy knew
DMI number:
42012

64. Divine permission has been given

First Line:
Divine permission has been given
Last Line:
So prays your sincere friend
DMI number:
26457

65. Dreadful awful is the sight

First Line:
Dreadful awful is the sight
Last Line:
And all its flaming fury assuage
DMI number:
26506

66. Faith is an eye that views the lord

First Line:
Faith is an eye that views the lord
Last Line:
When time shall be no more
DMI number:
26227

67. Fast as the hart when hard pursued

First Line:
Fast as the hart when hard pursued
Last Line:
His love outweighs them all
DMI number:
26216

68. Father of all whose seat of rest

First Line:
Father of all whose seat of rest
Last Line:
Nor numbers time thy days
Author:
James Merrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
32287

69. Father of lights without eclipse or change

First Line:
Father of lights without eclipse or change
Last Line:
We'll come before thy presence with a song
Author:
Simon Patrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
10102

70. Fatigued with illness sick with pain

First Line:
Fatigued with illness sick with pain
Last Line:
I hope and am resigned
DMI number:
29948

71. Fired with zeal I'd now begin

First Line:
Fired with zeal I'd now begin
Last Line:
Of sin and hell and death
DMI number:
26266

72. Fair gratitude dictates the song

First Line:
Fair gratitude dictates the song
Last Line:
The root and branch oh ever save | For Jesu's sake Amen
DMI number:
26228

73. Fair virtue of an heavenly kind

First Line:
Fair virtue of an heavenly kind
Last Line:
And without rival reign
DMI number:
26340

74. From ancient custom tis they say

First Line:
From ancient custom tis they say
Last Line:
Gold frankincense or myrrh
DMI number:
11073

75. Four virgins were of old assigned

First Line:
Four virgins were of old assigned
Last Line:
What wonder if her fate's the same
Author:
James Ward (Confident)
DMI number:
11859

76. For truth and mercy there shall meet

First Line:
For truth and mercy there shall meet
Last Line:
And there they shall embrace
Author:
John Hopkins (Absolute)
DMI number:
12956

77. Give ear all good folks to my ditty

First Line:
Give ear all good folks to my ditty
Last Line:
Made way for the grand dr
DMI number:
38379

78. Glory to god my saviour lives

First Line:
Glory to god my saviour lives
Last Line:
To her all potent king
DMI number:
26224

79. From this small text the furious priest takes pains

First Line:
From this small text the furious priest takes pains
Last Line:
Without repentance God will judge them for it
DMI number:
2137

80. From wanton scenes -- the show of fools

First Line:
From wanton scenes -- the show of fools
Last Line:
And seeks her native skies
DMI number:
32409

81. God by his word his wark began

First Line:
God by his word his wark began
Last Line:
Us quhen we wer all schent
Author:
Maitland||Richard||Sir of Lethington (Absolute)
DMI number:
10879

82. God for the righteous doth provide

First Line:
God for the righteous doth provide
Last Line:
Shall join my soul with thee
DMI number:
36551

83. God of my health whose bounteous care

First Line:
God of my health whose bounteous care
Last Line:
Who stamped his image there
Author:
James Merrick (Absolute)
DMI number:
22059

84. God of my life this early dawn

First Line:
God of my life this early dawn
Last Line:
And sing with saints above
DMI number:
30611

85. Gay Celia late in waggery took

First Line:
Gay Celia late in waggery took
Last Line:
And lightning of your eyes
DMI number:
17393

86. God prosper long our noble king

First Line:
God prosper long our noble king
Last Line:
For they gave me no dinner
DMI number:
35092

87. God works in a mysterious way

First Line:
God works in a mysterious way
Last Line:
And he shall make it plain
Author:
William Cowper (Absolute)
DMI number:
33473

88. Great god the universal lord

First Line:
Great god the universal lord
Last Line:
According to thy word
DMI number:
26394

89. Great God thy judgements we confess

First Line:
Great God thy judgements we confess
Last Line:
Of Jesus Christ thy son
DMI number:
14307

90. Great God who art without compare

First Line:
Great God who art without compare
Last Line:
This man and only this these joys shall find
DMI number:
4350

91. Great power at whose almighty hand

First Line:
Great power at whose almighty hand
Last Line:
Since lord thou chastenest in thy love
DMI number:
3170

92. Hail father whose creating call

First Line:
Hail father whose creating call
Last Line:
And spirit comprehend
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
22941

93. Hail God the son in glory crowned

First Line:
Hail God the son in glory crowned
Last Line:
Of whole eternity
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
27451

94. Hail holy ghost Jehovah third

First Line:
Hail holy ghost Jehovah third
Last Line:
Through all eternity
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
27452

95. Hail holy holy holy Lord

First Line:
Hail holy holy holy Lord
Last Line:
In co-eternal three
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
27453

96. Great all sufficient mighty god

First Line:
Great all sufficient mighty god
Last Line:
From my incarnate god
DMI number:
26174

97. Great father king and only lord

First Line:
Great father king and only lord
Last Line:
Be ever more our song
DMI number:
26989

98. Happy the man who thus is dressed

First Line:
Happy the man who thus is dressed
Last Line:
And lodged in mansions full of bliss
DMI number:
26433

99. Happy the man whose faith instructed will

First Line:
Happy the man whose faith instructed will
Last Line:
And all his hopes to swift destruction turn
DMI number:
22927

100. Happy the saints whose names are writ

First Line:
Happy the saints whose names are writ
Last Line:
When freed from doubts and fears
DMI number:
26466