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971.
We more should thrive and err the seldomer
First Line:
We more should thrive and err the seldomer
Last Line:
And when they list they play and meddle there
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9909
972.
We must all live and we would all live well
First Line:
We must all live and we would all live well
Last Line:
To use good fortune and to bear our ill
DMI number:
912
973.
We're oft deceived by things that surest seem
First Line:
We're oft deceived by things that surest seem
Last Line:
Obey the times nor strive against the stream
DMI number:
30353
974.
Wear not thy sword for slaughter but defence
First Line:
Wear not thy sword for slaughter but defence
Last Line:
To slay thy foe pollutes thine hand with blood
DMI number:
30318
975.
Wedlock a name not much in fashion
First Line:
Wedlock a name not much in fashion
Last Line:
A prey to discontent and strife
DMI number:
30823
976.
Unwise are they that spend their youthful prime
First Line:
Unwise are they that spend their youthful prime
Last Line:
A razor in his hand a winged heel
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
10184
977.
Upon a bank with moss yclad
First Line:
Upon a bank with moss yclad
Last Line:
A heaven in his hell
DMI number:
33324
978.
Upon a lusty bunch of grapes
First Line:
Upon a lusty bunch of grapes
Last Line:
Or laughs in place at jealousies
DMI number:
5096
979.
Upon a time a solemn ass
First Line:
Upon a time a solemn ass
Last Line:
Served only to augment their mirth
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
15368
980.
What prayer incessant to my ears does fly
First Line:
What prayer incessant to my ears does fly
Last Line:
Tis base to love where we're not loved again
DMI number:
42230
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