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1. As though 'tis controverted in the school

First Line:
As though 'tis controverted in the school
Last Line:
From this dissension that they work by neither
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40473

2. As in some piece while Luke his skill expressed

First Line:
As in some piece while Luke his skill expressed
Last Line:
And to a miracle improves a tune
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
16353

3. But here the white by observation wise

First Line:
But here the white by observation wise
Last Line:
For still we want a guide to find out him
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40471

4. But now with a weary yawn that showed her pride

First Line:
But now with a weary yawn that showed her pride
Last Line:
But now alas
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40481

5. Ere that Gazette was printed said the white

First Line:
Ere that Gazette was printed said the white
Last Line:
To long examination they submit
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40478

6. Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue

First Line:
Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue
Last Line:
For ever blessing and for ever blessed
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4184

7. Good people I pray

First Line:
Good people I pray
Last Line:
And so will King Pippin too dry to be squeezed | By an Orange
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4936

8. I have no hopes the Duke he says and dies

First Line:
I have no hopes the Duke he says and dies
Last Line:
And who can say the reverend prelate lies
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
12186

9. I've eyes as well as you to find the way

First Line:
I've eyes as well as you to find the way
Last Line:
To question this or trust your private sense
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40474

10. Say goddess muse for thy all searching eyes

First Line:
Say goddess muse for thy all searching eyes
Last Line:
Retiring leaves their hopes involved in endless night
Author:
William Shippen (Confident) & Matthew Prior (Speculation)
DMI number:
5898

11. Sir | As once a twelve month to the priest

First Line:
Sir | As once a twelve month to the priest
Last Line:
And wreaths round William's glorious head
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
3934

12. Sirrah says Brindle thou hast brought us wine

First Line:
Sirrah says Brindle thou hast brought us wine
Last Line:
Commend it I submit a private mouse
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40479

13. Since by just flames the guilty piece is lost

First Line:
Since by just flames the guilty piece is lost
Last Line:
And make us while we pity him forget our loyalty
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4444

14. That all from Adam first began

First Line:
That all from Adam first began
Last Line:
Himself can fix or change his fate
Author:
Matthew Prior (Speculation)
DMI number:
16876

15. The constable alarmed by this noise

First Line:
The constable alarmed by this noise
Last Line:
With bills and halberds to her country house
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40482

16. Thence to the devil and asked if Chanticleer

First Line:
Thence to the devil and asked if Chanticleer
Last Line:
Why so because she would not pray a-bed
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40476

17. What need we find him we have certain proof

First Line:
What need we find him we have certain proof
Last Line:
Although we know not him we cannot stray
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40472

18. With these allurements did invite

First Line:
With these allurements did invite
Last Line:
Where souls are starved and senses gratified
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40470

19. Why what a devil shan't I trust my eyes

First Line:
Why what a devil shan't I trust my eyes
Last Line:
With weak defence against so strong a charge
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute) & Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
40480

20. Would they who have nine years looked sour

First Line:
Would they who have nine years looked sour
Last Line:
A commonwealth or else King James | For now's the time
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4982

21. You need not thus so often pray

First Line:
You need not thus so often pray
Last Line:
Because you are a virgin-martyr
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
16968