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1.
Ah how all elements conspire with death
First Line:
Ah how all elements conspire with death
Last Line:
Can their excessive agonies abate
DMI number:
4372
2.
Again the year returns the day
First Line:
Again the year returns the day
Last Line:
And praise like him deserve
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
17712
3.
An old bold warrior lies within this clay
First Line:
An old bold warrior lies within this clay
Last Line:
In killing him they cut the nation's throat
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
28091
4.
As did the Romans mourn that fatal day
First Line:
As did the Romans mourn that fatal day
Last Line:
Who likes his country and hates to be oppressed
DMI number:
4369
5.
Art come sweet prince wilt once more deign to cheer
First Line:
Art come sweet prince wilt once more deign to cheer
Last Line:
And all but regicides thy praise resound
DMI number:
43166
6.
As I walked along fair London town
First Line:
As I walked along fair London town
Last Line:
They have left all their friends to wear thyme and rue | Fa la la &c
DMI number:
11986
7.
Aven and Douglas murmur both to Clyde
First Line:
Aven and Douglas murmur both to Clyde
Last Line:
Or Hamilton or Douglas to him claim
DMI number:
4370
8.
Attend and I'll you a story that's new
First Line:
Attend and I'll you a story that's new
Last Line:
To traitors and villains confusion of face | Which nobody &c
DMI number:
11957
9.
Attracted by the sapient monarch's fame
First Line:
Attracted by the sapient monarch's fame
Last Line:
She said and sadly silent dropped the lyre
Author:
John Home (Speculation)
DMI number:
33425
10.
Bedoun the bents of Banquo brae
First Line:
Bedoun the bents of Banquo brae
Last Line:
That do to heaven aspyre
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
10888
11.
Cain in disgrace with heaven retires to Nod
First Line:
Cain in disgrace with heaven retires to Nod
Last Line:
Not made him wander but confined him home
DMI number:
26702
12.
But somewhat shal I say as suith I heird
First Line:
But somewhat shal I say as suith I heird
Last Line:
Looking to the Lennox as me leif thought
DMI number:
31982
13.
Britannia's sons have reason to rejoice
First Line:
Britannia's sons have reason to rejoice
Last Line:
And crown Europa with a lasting peace
DMI number:
35463
14.
Cleveland thy ashes sure will rise
First Line:
Cleveland thy ashes sure will rise
Last Line:
Beg bread of your presbytery
DMI number:
43051
15.
Could Fergus raise his awful head
First Line:
Could Fergus raise his awful head
Last Line:
And do that injured country right
DMI number:
17708
16.
Did Longshanks purchase with his conquering hand
First Line:
Did Longshanks purchase with his conquering hand
Last Line:
Should give away all that his father won
Author:
Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:
41919
17.
During the reign of royal Robert
First Line:
During the reign of royal Robert
Last Line:
And so Sir Duke I do you greet
Author:
Forbes||William||of Disblair (Speculation) & David Steel (Speculation) & George Steel (Speculation)
DMI number:
4623
18.
From a new modelled Jesuit in a Scotch bonnet
First Line:
From a new modelled Jesuit in a Scotch bonnet
Last Line:
And repenting with Colledge at last in a string | Libera nos
DMI number:
44327
19.
From a new modelled Jesuit in a Scotch bonnet
First Line:
From a new modelled Jesuit in a Scotch bonnet
Last Line:
Deliver us good Lord let each true subject sing | Lib &c
DMI number:
43083
20.
Four Scotchmen by the names of Adams
First Line:
Four Scotchmen by the names of Adams
Last Line:
But dip your oatmeal in the Clyde
DMI number:
39127
21.
Frae Dunideir as I cam throuch
First Line:
Frae Dunideir as I cam throuch
Last Line:
The brim battil of the Harlaw
DMI number:
10857
22.
Flushed with a double draught of double strong
First Line:
Flushed with a double draught of double strong
Last Line:
Saying I'll write thy epitaph on stone
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
28090
23.
From Scottish mountains hid in clouds
First Line:
From Scottish mountains hid in clouds
Last Line:
Dropped only half the way
DMI number:
24790
24.
Go best in all that's good we cannot bear
First Line:
Go best in all that's good we cannot bear
Last Line:
And all men sing vive le roi
DMI number:
43165
25.
Hail happy Scotland bless the longed for day
First Line:
Hail happy Scotland bless the longed for day
Last Line:
They came they saw they conquered at the sight
DMI number:
22521
26.
Grieved a scribbling friend to lose
First Line:
Grieved a scribbling friend to lose
Last Line:
What joys your fountains and your shades afford
DMI number:
35402
27.
Hail native land where on the flowery banks
First Line:
Hail native land where on the flowery banks
Last Line:
Of dark december shook his humble cot
Author:
Michael Bruce (Speculation)
DMI number:
30172
28.
Grahamius notabilis coegerat montanos
First Line:
Grahamius notabilis coegerat montanos
Last Line:
In cante & historia perpes est memoria
DMI number:
28187
29.
Had Cain been Scot God would have changed his doom
First Line:
Had Cain been Scot God would have changed his doom
Last Line:
Not forced to wander but confined at home
Author:
John Cleveland (Absolute)
DMI number:
15842
30.
Hail veteran in victory grey
First Line:
Hail veteran in victory grey
Last Line:
Mellow with age and in renown
DMI number:
17711
31.
Haughty and fierce the caledonian stood
First Line:
Haughty and fierce the caledonian stood
Last Line:
He drank the poison and his spirit died
Author:
John Home (Speculation)
DMI number:
33433
32.
He was a gentleman by Jesu that this gest made
First Line:
He was a gentleman by Jesu that this gest made
Last Line:
That hath hearkened me heare or heard my tale
DMI number:
37399
33.
Here I lie Martin Elton-broad
First Line:
Here I lie Martin Elton-broad
Last Line:
And you were Martin Elton-broad
DMI number:
32457
34.
Here lies Sir John the Grame baith wight and wise
First Line:
Here lies Sir John the Grame baith wight and wise
Last Line:
Nor was good Grame of truth and hardiment
DMI number:
4681
35.
Here lies the gallant Grahame Wallace true Achates
First Line:
Here lies the gallant Grahame Wallace true Achates
Last Line:
Who cruellie was murthered by the English baties
DMI number:
4628
36.
Here lies Lord Basil by his father's side
First Line:
Here lies Lord Basil by his father's side
Last Line:
And his dear Mistress Caledonia's hope
DMI number:
4368
37.
How long shall fortune faile me nowe
First Line:
How long shall fortune faile me nowe
Last Line:
Who ever was a gallant wight
DMI number:
37282
38.
How sweet are the banks upon Tweed
First Line:
How sweet are the banks upon Tweed
Last Line:
Since those may likewise laugh who win
DMI number:
38104
39.
How providence and yet a Scottish crew
First Line:
How providence and yet a Scottish crew
Last Line:
Drops into Styx and turns a Scotland goose
Author:
John Cleveland (Absolute)
DMI number:
4454
40.
In the days of great George a boy came from France
First Line:
In the days of great George a boy came from France
Last Line:
Made saints and dubbed knights of the three legged tree
DMI number:
11905
41.
In Scotland once a king they had
First Line:
In Scotland once a king they had
Last Line:
The itch was to them given
DMI number:
31396
42.
In borrows-town there was a fair
First Line:
In borrows-town there was a fair
Last Line:
Ye canna lay the wyte on me
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
15378
43.
In January last on Munnonday at morn
First Line:
In January last on Munnonday at morn
Last Line:
But gif we like your company we are as kind as you
DMI number:
42532
44.
In winter nights wha ever has seen
First Line:
In winter nights wha ever has seen
Last Line:
As blyth's a lark
Author:
Charles Keith (Absolute)
DMI number:
34795
45.
Indians assert that wheresoever they roam
First Line:
Indians assert that wheresoever they roam
Last Line:
Not English bread would make a Scotchman fight
DMI number:
17089
46.
Ingrateful England cursed to that degree
First Line:
Ingrateful England cursed to that degree
Last Line:
Till she return and thou art blessed again
DMI number:
4535
47.
Inspired with your applause the daring muse
First Line:
Inspired with your applause the daring muse
Last Line:
And throws a blot over thy inglorious name
DMI number:
22534
48.
Jove and Apollo was gangand be the way
First Line:
Jove and Apollo was gangand be the way
Last Line:
So lang as I may geir gett to steil will I nevir wirk
DMI number:
36574
49.
Long have we had two kings I do assure you
First Line:
Long have we had two kings I do assure you
Last Line:
The d--l will pay the price and take them all to Hell
DMI number:
28283
50.
Long have we have two kings I do assure ye
First Line:
Long have we have two kings I do assure ye
Last Line:
The d---l I will pay the price and take them all to hell
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
28180
51.
Let the trumpets sound
First Line:
Let the trumpets sound
Last Line:
That will not put it on
DMI number:
1620
52.
Lithe and listen gentlemen
First Line:
Lithe and listen gentlemen
Last Line:
Good John of the Scales Ile come to thee
DMI number:
37463
53.
Lithe and listen gentlemen
First Line:
Lithe and listen gentlemen
Last Line:
I bring my lands in jeopardy
DMI number:
38577
54.
Mourn hapless Caledonia mourn
First Line:
Mourn hapless Caledonia mourn
Last Line:
Thy banished peace thy laurels torn
Author:
Tobias George Smollett (Absolute)
DMI number:
24534
55.
I've heard of a lilting
First Line:
I've heard of a lilting
Last Line:
The flowers of the forest are all wade away
DMI number:
38178
56.
I wondered not when I was told
First Line:
I wondered not when I was told
Last Line:
How he could ever find a buyer
DMI number:
36576
57.
Kilbarchan now may say alas
First Line:
Kilbarchan now may say alas
Last Line:
Sen Habbie's dead
Author:
Robert Sempill (Speculation)
DMI number:
4609
58.
Kind and worthy sir | The last week I received your letter
First Line:
Kind and worthy sir | The last week I received your letter
Last Line:
Remains your most obliged friend | and humble servant
DMI number:
25321
59.
Melpomene divine Saturnian maid
First Line:
Melpomene divine Saturnian maid
Last Line:
Above the skies
DMI number:
32496
60.
Now lend your lugs ye benders fine
First Line:
Now lend your lugs ye benders fine
Last Line:
But vow he's like our ain Mess John
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
28176
61.
Now lend your lugs ye benders fine
First Line:
Now lend your lugs ye benders fine
Last Line:
But wow he's like our ain mess John
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
15358
62.
Now Phoebus on our fields doth early smile
First Line:
Now Phoebus on our fields doth early smile
Last Line:
Their praise who love their country and their king
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute)
DMI number:
17707
63.
Nymphae quae colitis highissima monta fisea
First Line:
Nymphae quae colitis highissima monta fisea
Last Line:
Una nee interea spillata est droppa cruoris
Author:
William Drummond (Absolute)
DMI number:
28186
64.
O thou that fondly means to read
First Line:
O thou that fondly means to read
Last Line:
Our knowledge and our virtue too
DMI number:
35401
65.
O last and best of Scots who didst maintain
First Line:
O last and best of Scots who didst maintain
Last Line:
And couldst not fall but with thy country's fate
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
4155
66.
O what will become of poor Darby McHone
First Line:
O what will become of poor Darby McHone
Last Line:
And assist to bring in the pretender
DMI number:
31787
67.
O wondrous power of virtue that can bind
First Line:
O wondrous power of virtue that can bind
Last Line:
With joy be still received and still at home
DMI number:
6141
68.
Of mind and courage strong
First Line:
Of mind and courage strong
Last Line:
Slain by the English baties
DMI number:
4682
69.
Of the old heroes when the warlike shades
First Line:
Of the old heroes when the warlike shades
Last Line:
Our nations melting thy Colossus frame
Author:
Andrew Marvell (Absolute)
DMI number:
14042
70.
On July seventh the suthe to say
First Line:
On July seventh the suthe to say
Last Line:
Gart Tyndall lads begin the quarrell
DMI number:
10954
71.
Pretender in the isle of egg
First Line:
Pretender in the isle of egg
Last Line:
And crush it in the shell
DMI number:
35146
72.
Sawney is a bonny bonny lad
First Line:
Sawney is a bonny bonny lad
Last Line:
It boots not to be wise
DMI number:
44420
73.
Sawney the next from the bleak Highlands came
First Line:
Sawney the next from the bleak Highlands came
Last Line:
In terms like these began his bold address
DMI number:
33213
74.
Scotland be sad now and lament thy child whom thou hast lost
First Line:
Scotland be sad now and lament thy child whom thou hast lost
Last Line:
Then scors in peace shall quietly pass joyful days for ever
DMI number:
29740
75.
Scotland be sad now and lament
First Line:
Scotland be sad now and lament
Last Line:
pass joyful day for ever more
DMI number:
33520
76.
Scotland be sad now and lament
First Line:
Scotland be sad now and lament
Last Line:
Pass joyful days for ever
DMI number:
7386
77.
Scotland bove all shall his brave chief bemoan
First Line:
Scotland bove all shall his brave chief bemoan
Last Line:
Whose verse though brief much matter may disclose
Author:
Gildas (Speculation)
DMI number:
10975
78.
So now the doors are shut the busy hand
First Line:
So now the doors are shut the busy hand
Last Line:
And such the life that God himself applauds
Author:
William Julius Mickle (Absolute)
DMI number:
33416
79.
Sir first of all that it may please
First Line:
Sir first of all that it may please
Last Line:
We send this our address by post
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
4605
80.
Still on my ways as I went
First Line:
Still on my ways as I went
Last Line:
Thomas Rymer men call me
Author:
Thomas of Erceldoune (Speculation)
DMI number:
7391
81.
Stop passenger until my life you read
First Line:
Stop passenger until my life you read
Last Line:
I have an end of all perfections seen
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
15417
82.
Sum speiks of lords sum speiks of lairds
First Line:
Sum speiks of lords sum speiks of lairds
Last Line:
Nane of them durst cum neir his hald
DMI number:
10938
83.
Such a machine would even a saint provoke
First Line:
Such a machine would even a saint provoke
Last Line:
Think Englishmen on your own Banbury moor
DMI number:
33550
84.
Such is the present time now sober eve
First Line:
Such is the present time now sober eve
Last Line:
But in each Scottish breast inscribed shall live
DMI number:
32493
85.
Stately stept he east the wa
First Line:
Stately stept he east the wa
Last Line:
And all the warrior fled
Author:
Allan Ramsay (Absolute) & Elizabeth Wardlaw [née Halket] (Absolute)
DMI number:
1295
86.
The giants with ambition wild
First Line:
The giants with ambition wild
Last Line:
Where George commands and we obey | Exult ye Britons sing rejoice | Your hero sing with cheerful voice
DMI number:
25018
87.
The king sits in Dumferling toune
First Line:
The king sits in Dumferling toune
Last Line:
Wi' the Scots lords at his feit
DMI number:
37240
88.
The powers above on fair Britannia smile
First Line:
The powers above on fair Britannia smile
Last Line:
Resolving to keep up the honest trade
DMI number:
25399
89.
The stone reserved in England many a day
First Line:
The stone reserved in England many a day
Last Line:
Should live for to be crowned upon that stone
DMI number:
41921
90.
There's never a lad wha can compare
First Line:
There's never a lad wha can compare
Last Line:
Shall be like ye so bonny
DMI number:
33214
91.
Thrice noble Orange blessed be the time
First Line:
Thrice noble Orange blessed be the time
Last Line:
Fy fear him not he never kept his word
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
4606
92.
Twas hard indeed twas wondrous hard
First Line:
Twas hard indeed twas wondrous hard
Last Line:
The epitome of all
DMI number:
32497
93.
Two men one Yorkshire t'other Scot
First Line:
Two men one Yorkshire t'other Scot
Last Line:
And praised the Scotchman for his wit
DMI number:
19991
94.
Welcome to Scotia's plains dear injured youth
First Line:
Welcome to Scotia's plains dear injured youth
Last Line:
His God his king and country all denies
DMI number:
22511
95.
Was never in Scotland heard nor seen
First Line:
Was never in Scotland heard nor seen
Last Line:
For he durst ding no other | But them that day
Author:
James I of Scotland (Speculation) & Allan Ramsay (Speculation) & James V of Scotland (Speculation)
DMI number:
4601
96.
Was never in Scotland heard nor seen
First Line:
Was never in Scotland heard nor seen
Last Line:
Was souple like a docken | bout him that day
Author:
James I of Scotland (Speculation) & Allan Ramsay (Speculation) & James V of Scotland (Speculation)
DMI number:
28102
97.
Was never in Scotland heard or seen
First Line:
Was never in Scotland heard or seen
Last Line:
Was souple like a docken | Bout him that day
Author:
James I of Scotland (Speculation) & Allan Ramsay (Speculation) & James V of Scotland (Speculation)
DMI number:
34845
98.
Was nevir in Scotland hard nor sene
First Line:
Was nevir in Scotland hard nor sene
Last Line:
For he durst ding nane udder | For feir at Chryst-kirk of the grene that day
Author:
James I of Scotland (Speculation) & James V of Scotland (Speculation)
DMI number:
10828
99.
Upon Lowdon law alone and lay
First Line:
Upon Lowdon law alone and lay
Last Line:
Here in wilderness I dwell my weird for to dree
DMI number:
7740
100.
Upon Lowdon Law alone as I lay
First Line:
Upon Lowdon Law alone as I lay
Last Line:
Here in wilderness I dwell my weird for to dree
DMI number:
7394
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