Index of first lines (verse)

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'Tis time, my soul to exercise. thy faith
Whilst ages of eternity, remain
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

'Tis well for me
At that we cannot comprehend
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

'Twas pride that hurled the angels down
Lord, give it, unto me
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

'Twas sweet with me, when I
By influential rays, divine
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A

A burning beacon, of pure love
In seas, of pure, unmixed, love
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A certain king married a son
And make no long delay
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

A Cheerful Swain as e'er Arcadia bred
Take care O swain you don't your own neglect
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

A chosen privacy, a cheap content
Be virtuous, is the great immortal man
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

A chosen privacy, a cheap content
Be virtuous, is the Great Immortal Man
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

A chosen privacy, a cheap content
Nor any riot help to serve his taste
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

A Christian's life's a life of hope
At the sweet fountain head
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A cordial, in a fainting hour
And Christ shall still, new life give forth
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A court supreme is held within the brain
And finds it all in a religious mind.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

A dream to me seems a mysterious thing,
So comes the soul home to her coarse retreat.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

A false opinion many men conceive
If in religious practices we fail
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A Flatterer who suffers in his sight
Which would his ruin, at the last procure
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A Fool in wisdom can no pleasure take
He is not only nought, but will not mend
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A foolish Messenger betrays the trust
That can't deny himself in time of need
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A good beginning so far as it goes
Must persevere, regardless of its pain
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A joyfull prince borne of a virgin chaste
Shall be brought forth by a most blessed maid.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

A lover if beloved, is such a state
He'd change with hell, and think he gained much
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

A noble pair in love without compare
Compared with which all worldly pomps are toys
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

A Poet when he would describe his mind
So far the [scipat?] goes beyond the pen
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

A Russian rustic clambering up a tree
Think how the Bear the captive Russ set free.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

A sacred heat inspires my soul to try
virtue oppressed, doth grow more straight and high
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

A satyr once did run away for dread
That burnt his lips to kiss fair shining fire
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

A sence of my unworthiness
When filled shall be my cup
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A small despised Insect called an Ant
Exposed in winter unto penury
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

A squire if we but view the word
Doth rest the soul of preaching Squire
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

A stranger: in a sorry inn
Engulphed and swallowed, up in thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A thief was hanged of late you heard
And I can ask no more
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

A treacherous friar who died the other day
To eat his God, in hell thou'lt eat the devil
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

A will that's fully swallowed
When God calls, to let go
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

A wretch hath committed all manner of evil
But all yesterday, I was drunk with October.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Abraham did take a wife in his Old Age
All troubles and Displeasing Things took Flight
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Abram Believes the Promises God Makes
When Hagar Ishmael unto him Beares
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Accept thou shrine of my dead saint
Till we shall meet and never part
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Accept thou shrine of my dead saint
Till we shall meet and never part
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Accipitrem gestans per religiosa Deorum
Et Cuculum manibus palpat ubique suis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Ad patulum quamvis languens declino sepulchrum
Stultitiaeque vias inveteratus amo
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Adam first priest, first prophet and first king
May with delight ravish our mortal ears
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Add still to grace, in this my race
When I, to heaven get
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Adieu fond world and all thy gilded charms
Without the least regret or cause of fear
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Ador'd Valeria, and can you conclude
And prize your Love, ev'n when it is unjust
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Adsunt mechanici, quorum vela ampla levata
Stultitia merces diminuuntque sua
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Afflicted England how thine ills increase
expelled those fears our grief to mirth did change
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Afric' is fruitful in new monstrous shapes
This dying king did represent him last
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

After that Man from Paradise was Cast
Which for Man's Sake was Made an Offering
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

After the Famine Jacob Lived in Peace
The God Which He Had Worshipped Heretofore
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

After these things A Grievous Famine Came
And therefore Did Desire to Swear a Peace
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

After thinking this fortnight of Whig and of Tory
The Whigs may be fools, none but knaves can be Tories.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

After 1656 years were Past
In what the Canaanites were Made to be
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Ah beauteous sex, to you we're bound to give,
Sent you their images from Paradise.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Ah for ones error all the world hath wept
The golden Fruit a leaden Dragon kept
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

Ah gentle friend forbear to tire my ears
Which grovelling in the mud your glories show
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Ah happy are we anchorites who know,
Defying both the storms of fate and love,
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Ah lovely stream, how fitly mayst thou be,
That there is one elsewhere triumphant.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Ah: many dangers may accrue
Stir up fresh wars, the world turns round
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

Ah me! what perils do environ
Than, in events of war, Dame Fortune.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Ah purblind Whigs, to cry that moderation
Some Tory cries - and so is all the rest.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Ah silly Muse thus to infest
Take full possession of my breast.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Ah! Why doth death its latest stroke delay
I yet had Flourished in thy happiness
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Alas poor, empty, sorry world
We might avoid the smart
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Alas! how barbarous are we
Can first oblige, & then endure
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

All Abrams Life a Duel was of Love
God's Holy Spirit still with Him Remain
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

All creatures than the Dolphin are more slow
The idle man anticipates the grave.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

All in the Land of Cider at a place called Brampton-Brian
Himself a bed to lie on.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

All married men desire to have good wives
For blockish Adam that was fallen asleep
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

all the days of my appointed time
will I wait till my change come
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

All things are common amongst friends thou sayest
Nothing so common, as to use them so
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

All things, together, work for good
Each foe shall fall down flat
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

All you that have indulgent parents been
I turned a Niobe as she turned earth
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Almighty alpha and omega God alone
and for his mercy's sake his voice should hear
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Almighty father, brightness of glory, none
Is excellent through earth great is thy fame
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Alpha omega, oh thou first and last
Approach unto to thee, with the rest forever
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Although clogged with weights of miseries
glory, the just reward of grace
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Although the most do with officious heat
And after all her wrongs may do her right
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Although the most do with officious heat
And after all her wrongs, may do her right
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Am I ambitious 'cause I dare aspire
To love and to possess what they desire
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Among the muses nine lo one I did espy
A maxim it must hold just so to describe thee
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Amount my soul from earth a while
And there my dwelling have
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Amyntas But tell me Dorus since no object here
Are ornaments but while he lives
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

An earnest penny give me still
Through this rough sea, to thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

An old man through a town did often pass
They'll have the death and burial of this ass
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Anceps Forma bonum mortalibus exiqui donum
Breue temporis ut Velox celeri pede laberis.
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

And (world mourned) Sidney, warbling to the Thames
To Thetis's lap, and Thetis everywhere
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

And as the paphian Queen by her grief's show'r
Till thou in my dark period shalt end.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

And is this day, this day now is closed
What ere I am, and what is mine.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

And is thy love so wondrous fair
And after her a-wooing ride
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

And must the sword this controverse decide
Let peace, and truth, flow on them from above
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

And Now the Greatest Wonder of Our Age
Our Hearts and tongues thy Great Name Glorify
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

And there shall hang till pitying fool
Contend to reach his body to his soul
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

And why this vault & tomb? alike we must
Not here Orinda lies, but here she lives
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

And why this vault & Tomb? alike we must
Not here Orinda lies, but here she lives
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

And why this Vault, & Tomb? alike we must
not here Orinda lies, but here she lives
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Anger proceeds from a surcharged gall
From whence God flies: and damned furies dwell
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Anger what art thou? Hast thou truth to tell
Being placed in hell, who would pursue thee further
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Another star bright in our nation
Death changed him still changing to the best
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Apollo whose kind influences produce
He feels more torment in his own despair
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Are Lisle and Lucas slain? Oh say not so
Shall live in fame till they in glory rise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Arise by faith, my soul be gone
Whilst on these heights, of love, I gaze
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Aristominus his strange ambiguous fate
The staff of comfort still succeeds the rod.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Artem qui medicam tremulis molitur in aegris
Ludius et Fatuus, ridiculusque manet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

As from all countries so of all trades some
A sort of riches, cannot long endure
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

As from each fragrant sweet the honey Bee
I'll lend a hand, do you but do your best
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

As I upon a bank of lilies lay,
That I awaked, and so lost all the rest.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

As in a Triumph Conquerors admit
You made a noble soul, then found it so
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As in the Garden of my father
Vent some kind Rhyme that may my pardon get
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

As Lambeth prayed so was the dire event
The bishops and their clerks replied Amen.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

As men that are with visions grac'd
That small recruit increast the thirst
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

As men that are with visions grac'd
That small recruit increas'd the thirst
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As men that are with Visions grac'd
That small recruit increast the Thirst
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

As Mortimer lay pensive, and with pains
And left the treasurer to his thoughts alone
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

As Nero laughing saw Imperial Rome
And quietly call King James from exile home.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

As rare to hear as seldom to be seen
To have his will and ever to require
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

As some choice Plant cherish'd by Sun & Air
More apt to live than write thy Elegy
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As some choice Plant, cherish'd by sun, & air
More apt to live, than write thy Elegy
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

As some choice plant cherished by sun & air
More apt to live, than write thy Elegy
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

As some Great Conqueror, who knows no bounds
Who shall most thank you for Philaster's life
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As the Triumphant Sounds and Shows
Who Lies low falls no second time
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

As virtuous men pass mildly away
And makes me end where I begun
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

As when some injur'd prince assumes disguise
Let Trepidation be my reverence
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

As when some injur'd Prince assumes Disguise
Let Trepidation be my Reverence
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As when some Injur'd Prince assumes disguise
Let trepidation be my Reverence
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

As when the ancient world by reason liv'd
Prudent & good, Noble & sweet as she
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

As when the ancient World by Reason liv'd
Prudent & Good, Noble & Sweet, as she
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As when the ancient world by reason liv'd
Prudent & good, noble & sweet as She
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

As when the first day dawn'd Man's greedy Eye
Worth to recruit the dying world again
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As when the glorious magazine of light
And firmly stands, when crowns & sceptres fall
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

As when the glorious Magazine of Light
And firmly stands when Crowns & Sceptres fall
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

As when the Glorious Magazine of Light
And firmly stands when Crowns & Sceptres fall
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Asaph takes the wisest course
But he the revelations.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Ascend a Throne Great Queen to you
And sing Cornelia's praise
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

Ascend a Throne Great Queen! to you
And sing Cornelia's praise
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

ascend ye is to swans oh happy birds say I
Blowing up sighs into the sky, which shouts and shrieking shrill
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Asher the Pichest Part of Palestine
Rare Delicacies to the Kings will Show
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Assiduis flagris tardum qui pungit Asellum
Sincerae mentis est inimica minax
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

At Banquets often Water is Made Wine
And one that's Innocent Should Punished be
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

At five this morn when Phoebus raised his head
Did seem to me, by much the wiser creature.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

At length my Soul the fatal union finds
And on my head let the old cottage fall
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

At si versus amor tuus est in taedia nostro
Quem sine te cogis vivere, cogi mori
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

At such a time as this, when all conclude
That love & fortune, are no longer blind
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

At such a time as this, when all conclude
That Love, & Fortune, are no longer blind
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

At thy right hand, there's lasting joy
Then thou shalt see God's face
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Awake awake sad muse help to indite
John is not dead but hied him home before
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Awake my Lute, daughters of Musick come
And afterwards for ever blest
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Awake my Muse for shame ah raise thy drowsy head
Have summoned all the force they can
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

B

Be constant be constant fear not for pain
Christ hath redeemed you and heaven is your gain
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Be kind, my dear Rosania, though 'tis true
We either will enjoy, or can despise
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Be kind my dear Rosania though 'tis true
We either can enjoy, or will despise
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Be kind my dear Rosania, though tis true
We either can enjoy, or will despise
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Be not too forward, with a prating tongue
And shows her Nest, by chattering aloud
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Be virtuous and assure thyself thou canst not then but thrive
That kills itself and hurts his sight that hath her in his eye
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

Be wise as Somerset, as Somers brave,
Will make thee for an able statesman fit.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Beauty, honour, youth, and fortune
By her lost gaining
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Beauty once blasted with the frost
Thy virtues and thy loyal heart
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Behold, Behold, the day shall come when as
The Queen his Church, the more for or behove
British Library; Add. MS 10037

Behold how many cobwebs doth invest
Lest I forget Noah's licence, Peter's sheet.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Behold the Benedictions Jacob Gave
To Bless His God to All Eternity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Behold the cheerful day shall shortly come,
And glistering stars foreshow it by their signs.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

Behold this Creature's Form & State
And when th'are done, to be so unconcern'd
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Behold this flying fish with shining wings
Thou mights a been king, hart, or flying fish.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Behold yon Tree that once appeared
And Slaves no more oppressed
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Benjamin Like A Wolf Shall all Devour
To His Dear Brethren He will Death Afford
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Best object of the Passion most divine
At length o'erwhelmed in beauty's boundless sea
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Blame not another for simplicity
Or not to be a counsellor pretend
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Blessed is he, whom harm of other men
That in the ship of Fools, they seated be
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Blessed spirit, do thou indict
To warm, and quicken, my dull heart
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Born to a triple empire I submit
Than all the wonders of her milder reign.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Break Cupid break thy feeble bow
Or through Belinda's mine
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Bright day star look not in at me
Wailing a Public funeral
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Bright shes what glories had your names acquired
All have or do, or would be doing so.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Burst out pour soul in main of tears
It may be seen into my heart
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

But after Many Hundred years Were Past
I to thy Saving Ark May take My Flight
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

But God Appears and Comforts Jacob Still
I will Good Jacob's Troubles Now Relate
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

But were I to begin my youth again
I could redeem the time I spent in vain.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

But why shouldst thou such grace bestow
To the ages of eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

By due deserts deem all my deeds which showeth every fruit
And only cleave to good deserts that you at length may pity take
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

By prayer, we do hold
And always thriving be
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

By what power was love confined
Without a rival Monarch of the breast
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

C

Calling to minde mine eye went long about
I loved my self because my self loved you
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Can nothing serve thy turn but sommum jus
When most they seek it, may be most neglected
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Can Sacharissa then forsake
Like frightened Rats when Cat does cry
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Can tears meet with affection's flame
To reconcile the elements
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Cast out intruders, Lord
And heavenly disdain
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Celia hath for a brother's absence sworn
you must use art if you would grow less fair
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Changes are grateful even to the great
I therein wrap myself, and therein rest.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Chaste flames of sacred virgins purely bright
The heavens paper: and contrite tears the ink
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Chere Isis tes beautes ont troublé la nature
S'estimercient heureux de te faire pecher
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Christ was the word who spake it
And are enflamed with noble fire
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Christ's refuse is, better by far
Of which I can't be fond
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Christicolas falsos refero, pseudoque Prophetas
Quam Textus planus edocet, atque sonat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Civilis quicunque gerit consulta senatus
Ille agit, inque scobrem trudit ubique suem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Come all my thoughts, awake, awake,
Stupidity can never frame.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Come all ye brave boys, and High Churchmen draw near
Which nobody can deny.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Come bravely now, and charge, my lads
At which fat Anne shall mourn.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Come forth foul monster, at truth's bar to stand
Turning the stream of mankind (back) to mud
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Come let us sing the praises of this day,
And Adam's race now bless the fall of man.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Come Lord Come Love & that Long day
then for thy veil give me thy face.
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

Come love let's walk into the spring
Upon that sight upon that sight to feed our eye
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Come muse and help me mourn
That ever she shall have
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Come Muse, and leave those wings that soar
And thy sharp bays will sprout into a Crown
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Come my Ardelia to this bower
enjoy, what princes wish in vain
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Come my Ardelia to this Bower
Which Princes wish, but wish in vain
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Come my Ardelia to this bower
Enjoy, what princes wish in vain
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Come my dear children come and happy be
By these degrees we shall arise to glory
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Come my dear children to this lonely place
May you all live in glory and in fame
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Come my dear pledges of our constant loves
Was when he scourged out those which sold and bought.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Come my dear sister sit with me a while
And go to our sad Mother she's alone
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Come my Lucasia since we see
Grows deathless by the sacrifice
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Come my Lucasia, since we see
Grows deathless by the sacrifice
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Come my Lucasia since we see
Grows deathless by the sacrifice
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Come now my soul, behold thy king
And we with thee, shall haunt
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Come now my soul, let loose on Christ
Whilst I am in my way
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Come sweet delight and comfort careful mind
And welcome joys when sorrows shall be slain
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Conceit and wilfulness has been the cause
Nor will be saved, unless in his own way?
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Consider and hear me O Lord my God
shall never be confounded, nor left destitute
British Library; MS Egerton 607

Content above from God is sent
And honor you while that I live
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Content the false world's best disguise
Enjoy content, or else the world hath none
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Content, the false world's best disguise
Enjoy Content, or else this world has none
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Content the false world's best disguise
Enjoy content, or else the world has none
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Cool was the Western Air, Serene the Day
And Share in all Things, But its Sinking State
Huntington Library; MS EL 35/B/62

Could Sacharissa leave the town
Pleased with a Nymph so good so wise so fair
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Could this fell Catablepe lift up her head
For it my sins and sorrows all will end.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Countries and letters change as A from O
Recording piously each pious deed
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Created beauties which blind Souls adore
And nothing in its true form understood
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Cum Pater et Genetrix ollas, pariterque matellas
Sunt ubi non casti signa et monumenta pudoris
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Cupid did cry his mother chid him so
That he mistook and took her for his mother
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Cursor ego velox longis de partibus orbis
Proeberem chartas, navita siste ratem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Custodit pulices Fatuus sub sole calenti
Quae sibi ni custos fuerit, custodia vana est
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

D

Dans Shall His People Judge and Bear A Sway
And Prays for Christ the Glory of his Nation
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Darest thou my muse present thy batlike wing
Great king on earth, accept the poor endeavours
The British Library; MS Lansdowne 740

Days of divine appointment to despise
Continued down to all posterity
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Dazzled thus with height of place
But proves at night a bed of down
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

De l'Eternel le bien /De moi le mal, ou rien/ Iunii xxiii, 1617.

British Library; Add. MS 22606

De l'Eternel le bien/ De moy le mal our rien Junii xxi, 1617

Bodleian Library; MS Bodl. 987

Dead is the man whom England once did fear
Because he so much trouble underwent.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Dear Brother you will think that now
And all their cruel censures antedate.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Dear cousin pardon me if I mistook
To one more yours and will be ever so
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Dear daughters come make haste away
To comfort me make no delay
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear death dissolve these mortal charms
Will raise me unto life. I know not how
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear death thou art welcome to my troubled soul
To be afflicted here with grief and pain
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear dust, from thee I drew my birth
Ah let thy bowels yearn and me receive
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear friends if you'll be ruled by me,
And beg you all my friends to do the same.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Dear God from thy high throne look down
And still praise thee
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear God, how sweet art. thou to me
To take possession, of the crown
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Dear God turn not away thy face
Am crowned for evermore
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear God, vouchsafe from thy high throne
With thee above
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dear Lord, away fain would I fly
Both now, henceforth, and ever more
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Dear Native shades and flowery fields
Nor will tomorrow any difference prove
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Dear sir the joy which rang through all your troops
And let your presence britain's isles adorn.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Dear Wife, let's learn to get that Skill
To love Christ Jesus, & to loath our Sin
Bodleian Library; MS Rawlinson D. 1308

Death come and welcome, thou'rt my ancient friend
And then begins my everlasting story
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Death come thyself and let thy image sleep
By a sweet muse may silence slander's tongue
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Death, he doth make. no difference
A friend, most greatly in request
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Death is the Common Lot of all
prepared for death, pray Learn of me
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

deep that surgeons cannot search
Therefore I'll suck my hap up silently
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Desidiae vitium toto dominatur in orbe
Somnia agunt vetulae sed precium accipiunt
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Desire of riches makes some men unjust
Will them torment, when worldly pleasures past
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Detractors may with wicked tongues defile
What others say thy credit to impair
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Detrahit insipiens iustis plerumque maligno
Hinc putat attactus clamat ab osse canis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Did any punishment attend
Should keep their bridegrooms from their arms.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Dieu tout premier, puis pere et mere honore
Voila les fruits de ma philosophie.
Newberry Library; Wing MS ZW 645.K292

Dieu tout premier, puis pere et mere honore
Voila des fruits de ma Philosophie.
British Library; Add. MS 19633

Dieu tout premier, puis pere et mere honore.
Voila des fruits de ma Philosophie.
British Library; Add. MS 22606

Dieu tout premier, puis Pere et Mere honore.
Voila des fruits de ma Philosophie.
Royal Library; Thott 323

Disanchored from a blissful shore
And grace my ruin did repair
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Disgraced undone forlorn made fortune's sport
Next after you by God I will be King
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Divitias molles clausa qui continet arca
Hic aliquando petet, cum nihil accipiet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Dote not on that which may but cause thy woe
Bear all unequals with an equal mind
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Doth Satan tell thee, that thy God
If thou believe, and hope
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Droop not my soul, nor hang the wing
Breathe nothing forth but thanks and praise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Dry up your tears, there's enough shed by you
It doth appear your funeral to us
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Dry up your tears, there's enough shed by you
It doth appear your Funeral to us
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Dry up your tears, there's enough shed by you
It doth appear your funeral to us
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Dum captant Equites hominem scribaeque maligni
Cogitur ut solvat rusticus ille nimis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Dum me cura tenet sublimia forte petendi
Praecipitem effractus retulit ecce solo
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

E

Each saint, is a victorious king
Of joyful victory
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Each thing must have a time, and time doth try men's troth
And then I hope that here I shall enjoy my faithful friend
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

Earth's the Beloved Element of Man
For Hee hath Founded it upon the Floods
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Egrotus si quis morbos in corpore tristes
Si cadit, ex merito damna doloris habet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

En ego sincere virtuti inimica voluptas
Semper Achemenios spirant mea tempora flores
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

En metui ne me stultae defectio sectae
Inveni paucos (credite) ubique bonos
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

En statum multi modo spiritalem
Vivere mundo
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

En venit aucta Cohors Promorum, iamque coquorum
Adiuta his citius carbasa nostra volant
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Envy Did Jacob's Children tempt to Sin
Yet Hath But three Sons to Raise up His Name
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Est (scio) turba meo Fatuorum Picta Libello
Depressos monstrans stultigerosque viros
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Est, et non solers, causa qui dicere in omni
Damnorum Fatuus praemia solus habet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Est Fatuus qui scit vigilanti stertere naso
Illecebras, ridet subdola catta iocos
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Est Fatuus siquidem, vanusque incredulus atque
Astrologus, fatuus fingit Ephimeridas
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Est qui contendit se prudentem usque putari
Sed manet infoelix anser ut ante fuit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Eternal [reason, glorious majesty]
But t'imitate enjoy, and study thee
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Eternal power from whose all-seeing eye
O bless my ambition that aspireth so
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Eternal Reason, Glorious Majesty
But t'imitate, enjoy, & study thee
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Eternal Reason, Glorious Majesty,
But to imitate, enjoy, and study Thee.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F43

Eternal reason! Glorious majesty!
But t'imitate, enjoy & study thee
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Eternity, eternity
Yield new matter of praise
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Eugene oh Eugene, if I'm right in my guess
Or you may have the fate your mother deserved.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Even such is time, which takes in trust
The Lord shall raise me up I trust
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Ever most honour'd sister tis to you
Believe my self, and then I cannot lie
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Ex toto salubris mundo, doctrina fugatur
Haec multis, prosit Fictio nostra, viris
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Except earth's saint this beauteous image she
may for you and you to her for me
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Expect not riches by another's death
Contribute to our future good or ill
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Experience tells, that Agues are about
Confesses rather, what he means to do
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Eyes gaze no more; as yet you may
That all that sorrow's for her sake
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

F

Fain I would break through ev'ry let
And never stop, till time be done
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Fain I would die
From me one ray
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Fain would I die whilst thy brave muse doth live
So shall she live immaculate and blessed
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Fair Aletheia (when I was a girl)
But yet (ay me) the bubble will not break
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Fair rosy virgin when wilt thou arise
Sweet light and truth, my two eternal friends
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Fair Venus mother of Aeneas' race
Nature's last bounds so things do things reveal.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

Faith, and love, are a comely pair
Oh sweet, and pleasing, rest
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Fame whereof the world seems to make such choice
Is but an echo and an idle voice.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Fancy that Sleeping makes us re-enjoy
No ornaments can deck me up again
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Farewell, fair saint, may not the seas and wind
Whilst both contribute to her own undoing
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Farewell fair saint may not the seas nor winds
While both contribute to your own undoing
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Farewell false love thou oracle of lies
Dead is the root from whence such fancy grew
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Farewell farewell, kind poetry my friend,
And yet the sense, the smallest part engross.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Farewell fond world, the only school of error
Whose fond laborious webs are their own snares
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Farewell my Joys
While woes Care not what they deplore
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Farewell sweet infant; blissful babe adieu
as whom I saw in pain in bliss to see
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Farewell to you mother dear
Committed by impotent men
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Farewell vain world, from thee I flee
And thy face always see
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Father of gods and men, great king of heaven
Then burn, and perish, the devoted land.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Fear not dear friend, the lessening of thy fame
What splendour, virtue can give to a throne.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Fie, Fie, this Love keeps such a Coil, so high it does boil
my Loving Pot can hold no more, but doth run o'er.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

First Epicurus praised, who taught that Gods
Renowned Athens shut up all at last.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

First rose the golden age which unconstrained
Who then unforced
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

Flow streams of liquid salt from my sad Eyes
drowned with my Tears as he with waves, I die.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Fly from the world, oh fly, thou poor distressed
Oh thoughts that guide us being blind
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Fly sin, for sharp revenge doth follow sin
Though long he stay, at last he striketh sure.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Folly with age increases, where a Man
If he grow wise, tis much against his will.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Fond flattering world thou ne'er shalt boast
with thine o happy shore
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Fools, at the other house to try the priest
You that can make the king, can make the lords
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

For Dinah Jacob's Daughter Did Desire
And I High Praises Will Return to thee
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

For easing females of their pain
The first ------- Knight that e're was seen.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

For I no liberty expect to see
We give a being to another world
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

For man whose mortal life consists in breath
And make provision for a future state
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

For one kiss alone my lovely Phillis
Look you to your flocks and I will look to mine.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

For shame thou Everlasting Wooer
With a nice Caution of a sword between
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

For this I say and this my words shall prove
That jibing is the only joy of love
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

For want of judgment through servile flattery thou dost all commend
Who cares to please? Where no man can offend
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

For what thou givst, I'll thankful be
For those, that long for more.
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Forgive me dear Clarinthia, forgive,
That England's still their conqueror in you.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Forgive me sir that on this happy day
Till for the good o[']th' board your Highness loose them all.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Forty two years; before our saviour's birth
Did in the Senate; give his glories end
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Frail love is like fair flowery fields
These to my thoughts contempt affords
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

From a dozen of peers made all at a start
And from the French harpies preserve us once more ---
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

From age and death only the gods are free
The rest of things under Time's sickle be
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

From Athens, which once bore a noble name,
Forsake their bodies, parted with their blood.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

From Dr Sacheverell and all the lewd crew
From such men as these and their Church's defender. Deliver us.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

From earth's dark den, fain would I fly
And yet I cannot get up higher
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

From lasting, & unclouded Day
Nor shall Cornelia shed a Tear
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

From lasting and unclouded Day
Nor shall Cornelia shed a Tear
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

From that fair table turn your fixed Eyes
Than he had vanquished all his life before
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

From the lawless dominion of mitre and crown
From the sham Prince of Wales and the French King. Deliver us.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

From union, with our dearest head, and king
Unto, the ages, of eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

From whence first was this fury hurled
And raging as the northern wind
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Full well I knew it would be said
That none shall say they hear Galecia's dead.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Vincent Corbet, farther known
Thy life be written, and not read
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

G

Gad though by Enemies He Seem to Fall
The Captives and Shall March in Good Array
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Give care do cause men cry why do I not complain
Yet doth it bide me further pain to cause me more mischief
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Give me more love or more disdain
Give me more love or more disdain
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Give over now thy tears thou vain
Thy Queen must cure or not deserve thy grief
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Give over now thy tears, thou vain
Thy Queen must cure, or not deserve thy Grief
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Give over now thy tears thou vain
Thy Queen must cure, or not deserve thy grief
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Go despicable Virtue go
Henceforth my only business shall be how to live
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Go doting wretches and enquire, why crickets make a din,
And British justice though they buffet her; says Oxford and her Earl shall suffer.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

Go hence away and at thy parting know
With faith knit fast and so farewell forever
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Go shepherd go, bid me adieu,
I fear the wolves, much less than you.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Go soft desires, Loves gentle Progeny
Then take your flight, & visit mine no more
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Go soul the body's guest
No stab the soul can kill
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Go soule the body's guest upon a thankless errand
lie deserve no less than stabbing stab at thee he that will no stab the soul can kill
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

God doth with dogs adulterate weights exempt
Be as thy cross to bring thee to salvation
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

God Such a Noble Soul in Man hath Placed
And Pitched his tent between Bethel and Ai
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

God takes Delight to try his Servants' Grace
My Most Beloved Sin and there it Slay
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

God took thee out of clay, and gave thee life
Who hath another god, is but a fool
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Good and religious Men the World defend
The best Preservers of the world from ill
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Good God unlock the magazine
With many a sacrificed beast
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Good man for gold or hire
Or send it home to me
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Good manners are not safe from being made
For he's a perfect man that can it guide
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Good sir if I my sentiments could show,
This mirror of all christianity.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Good time go tell the truth what truth thou findst in him
for what the writer saith upon my soul is true
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

Great cause have we poor Mortals to rejoyce & sing
Glory to God on high, & to all mankind peace
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

Great Gloucester's dead, and yet in this we must
It is too much great Gods! send some allay
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Great Gloucester's dead! & yet in this we must
It is too much, Great Gods send some allay
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Great God thy mercies how can I unfold
And to eternity sing notes serene.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Great good, and just, should I attempt thy praise
Killed with despair, melts every tender breast.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Great Happiness Now Abraham Doth Attain
And in it Now His Sepulchre Shall Stand
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Great men heed not the rules of wrong or right
The strongest to account a Judge will call
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Great Queen this tricking reign does now declare
Assert your source, and own the Italian seed.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Grieve no more (sad heart) since he's above
Thee; King of saints, the remaind[er o]f my days
National Library of Scotland; MS 6492

H

Had I ador'd the multitude, & thence
Learn, there's no pleasure but in serious things
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Had I ador'd the multitude & thence
Learn there's no pleasure but in serious things
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Had I ador'd the multitude and thence
Learn there's no pleasure but in serious things
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Had Lot from Wicked Sodom Gone Away
While Here we Live in Time let us be wise
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Hail mighty hero of old British race,
Had like success, attended his design.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Hail mighty hero of the British race.
Had like success attended his design.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Hail pious days, thou most propitious time
And pisses on the wretch he scorns to tear.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Hail Queen of Hearts to whose true English praise
For yours, what shall we not have cause to do.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Hail tricking monarch! More successful far
Led her himself, unto the royal bed.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Happy and only Happy is that swain
Is what was done a many Days ago
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Happy in leisure, is my choice
There's nought so indiscreet as this to know ---
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Happy is he that standeth free from every kind of toil
that sit in honours high and all estates an end of life must make
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

Happy new years god grant may ever stand
this is thy newyearsgift or Elizabeth's salute
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Happy the man that doth not walk
Shall by his hand be overthrown
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Hard is his hap who leads his life by loss
Then live by love and so thyself beguile
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Has conduct carried me through seven great years
How high, how excellent, thy glories swell.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Haste haste Posthaste or else thou losest all
Which quickly may take wing, and fly away
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Hasten (great prince) unto thy British Isles
Will go and see him once before I die
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Hasten Great Prince unto your British Isles
Will go, & see him, once, before I die
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Haud facile emergit qui semper mutua sumit
Seraque mortiferi damna doloris agit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Have not so many precious lives, of late
What can we safely either hope, or Love
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Have patience, my afflicted soul
Oh let thy bowels yearn and me receive
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Having thanked me so much for the news in my last
What he gets being shared by his patron and whore
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

He also well deserves to hand an Oar
Who never made true happiness, his aim
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

He cannot worthily be styl'd a lover
With her, and like her, never hath an end
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

He need no other torment in this life
Unless to bid him rather run than stay
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

He talked, he wrote, he thought nought else but LOVES
Raised from the dust, and LOVE, as well, as she
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

He that hath said, it is but yet
And bathe in seas, of love divine
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

He that is positive will never be
Rather than truth shall conquer, he'll be lost
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

He who no prospect has of future things
To save his soul, from death's eternal snare
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

He's fixed above I by the wild winds tossed
Am only in the hazard to be lost.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

Headlong into the danger for to run
Thou gives thy self a prey to Scylla's Dogs
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Hearken you potentates and mighty kings
And from this liturgy 'tis want must pull thee
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Heaven's glorious Eye which all the world surveys
No more shall need thy everquenched Light
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Heaven's Glory was wrapped up in Shrouds
Would both in one Just centre fix
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Heaven's goodness was my ready stay
To the last period of my end.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Hence you complaining thoughts away
All other things, that I might only Love & think on thee.
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Here a Great Patriot lies if what the Grave
His God their stay, his deathless name their Crown
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Here a greate Patriot lies if what the Grave
Shall new Life to his Martyr's Cold dust bring
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Here be the var pretty show, just come from Parie
Bless you all from de Pope, de Devil, and de Pretender, and all de great rogues in England.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Here here are our enjoyments done
The fears & Sorrows of this day
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

1. Here is our heart's corruption most expressed
Who takes God's name in vain is but a fool
The British Library; MS Lansdowne 740

Here is the spring where waters flow
When god by death thee calls
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Here lies a Boy the finest child from me
I mourn not for thy Birth, nor Cry
British Library; MS Egerton 607

Here lies a Judge will lie no more
All this is Lord Chief Justice Scrogg
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Here lies a king, and God's annointed
That pities not (goodness) distressed
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Here lies George Monck
Writ upon his grave
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Here lies the body that did once enshrine
her heaven-born soul, lives happy 'mongst the just
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Here lies under this same marble, dust for time's last sieve to garble
When truly you'll see her again.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

Here poor mean commons and exceeding high
So too corrupt to smell another stink.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Here she who with afflictions tried and tried
her Soul soon hatched flew to the Saints above
Firestone Library, Princeton University; RTC01 no. 62

Here stand I
Have at you all.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Here virtue, valour, charity, and all
How Capell suffered for his royal king
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Here what remains of him does lie
But what's beyond our love or wit
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Here what remains of him doth lie
But what beyond our love or wit
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Here what remains of him doth lie
But what's beyond. our love & wit
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Here's a health to the Queen and her faithful adviser
She greater than Tudor, he greater than Vere
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Here's Dr. Sacheverell of Magdelene College
So I hung him here, whilst I am a sh--ing.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Heroic Nymph, in tempest the support
And tells the wonders he has seen and known
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Hic animum levitatis habet qui credere verbis
Verba, parant hominum lites plerumque molestas
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Hic Fatuus certe est qui Fortunam male faustam
Negligit et numquam quod reparare potest
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Hic jacet, oft hic jacet poets sing,
Himself a saint, a Martyr was his sire.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Hic posui externos Fatuos, qui nomina gestant
Sunt tamen ad sortem puppis numeruque vocati
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

High birth and fortune warrant give
New credit give, to ancient light
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F43

His father was his master, children five
To one that left, so sweet a name behind
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

His leering looks, and wriggling awkward mien
Yet Greg's dark story, tells you what he'll do.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

His sacred name, with reverence profound
Exalt thy kingdom, and thy glory raise
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Hoc manibus multi cupidis contingere aratrum
Assidue cuculum pascunt, nidoque reponunt
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Hoise up the sail cried they who understand
Because Lucasia was concern'd for me
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Hoise up the Sail, cry'd they, who understand
Because Lucasia was concern'd in me
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Holiness is thine image bright
Till I thy self enjoy
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Honour which differs man from man, much more
Who dare be just, and rip my heart to you
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Honour, which differs man from man, much more
That dare be Just, & rip my heart to you
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Honour, which differs man from man much more
Who dare be Just, and rip my heart to you
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Hos reor insulsor Fatuos pietate Parentes
Iurgiaque his referunt, tales ratis illa recenset
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

How canst thou heavy be now she appears
Until it doth exhale in thanks and praise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

How cruel was Alonzo's fate
What can be innocence?
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

How darest thou my soul, thus to
If constant they abide
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How does thy mercies still renew
As well in death as life ensue.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

How doth this mouldering tent of clay
Each dust, shall be calcined
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How fast this creature runs upon the earth
Or else expect that hell will have its due.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

How great a comfort or assurance ri[crossed out] rather
With hearts as well as voices sing
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

How happy is he born and taught
And having nothing, yet hath all
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

How liberty of conscience! that's a change
Iure Divino: whip and spur again.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

How little did I think to meet you here,
On it depends all Europe's happiness
British Library; Add. MS 21621

How little did I think to meet you here,
On it depends all Europe's happiness.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

How long, oh Lord holy, and true
Until thou do, my soul remove
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How long oh Lord, holy and true
My soul's impatient of delay
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How long shall my dejected soul
In unknown layes
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

How long shall thoughts perplex, and throng
Of rugged time
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How many do pretend to show the way
In which who seek, eternal life shal find
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

How mutable is this my state
And draw thou near apace
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How my poor heart's with grief and fear oppressed,
And try if I can smother there my fears.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

How my poor heart's with grief and fear oppressed,
And try if I can smother there my fears.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

How often dost thou strike our fingers off
In my swift motion, to eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How prodigious is my Fate
That I by absence fell, than scorn
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

How sacred & how innocent
But wholly by my choice
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

How sacred, & how Innocent
But choose to spend my life
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

How short and transient joys of parents are,
Their joys are passant, but their griefs endure.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

How strange this word, sounds in my ears
Dear Lord, 'tis all thine own
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How sweet are thy returning rays
And in thy love shall swim
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How sweet it is, to meditate
Thy grace, to levity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How sweetly dost thou melt my heart
My soul to God most high
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How sweetly this the soul, doth animate
Of love upon, the top of Sion hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

How vain a thing is man, whose noblest part
Shall never need another law
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

How vain a thing is Man, whose noblest Part
Shall never need another Law
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

How vain a thing is man whose noblest part
Shall never need another Law
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

How vain is worldly care! to climb on high
Consist with safety, and produce no ill
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

How weak a star doth rule mankind
Shall die, as infants go to sleep
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

How weak a star doth rule Mankind
Shall die, as Infants go to sleep
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

How weak a Star doth rule mankind
Shall die as infants go to Sleep
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

How's this? I find myself renewed
And still all happy fates, attend the King.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

I

Elizabeth Littleton is not a little blest
as loving kinsman, wish them both, all joy
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

I am as wise now as I was before,
And I will till my ground with my own plough.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

I by Experience Jacob's Sorrows Know
Because Our Father in the Lord Doth Sleep
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

I can not hold, for though to write be rude
'Tis more to die a saint, than live a Queen
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

I can't but passionately long
O'er me whilst here I dwell
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I can't endure, this world, 'tis poor
My soul, to its sweet harbour
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I cannot hold, for though to write be rude
'Tis more to die a Saint than live a Queen
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

I cannot hold, for though to write be rude
'Tis more to die a Saint, than Live a Queen
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

I come to lie down at thy feet
And dwell with thee at length
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I could complain
Till, I get my fill, of heaven's cheer
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I did not live until this time
immortal as our soul
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

I did not live, until this time
Immortal as our Soul
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

I did not live until this time
Immortal as our Soul
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

I. Dieu tout premier, puis pere et mere honore,
Voila des fruits de ma Philosophie.
Bodleian Library; MS Bodl. 987

I do not write to you, that men may know
You will enlighten, where you may consume
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

I doubt not to come safe to glory's port,
And your own worth supply defects in these.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

I dread this tedious time more than,
We're separate from this.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

I dreamed I lost a pearl, and so it proved,
Ah,: poor repair, for loss of such a friend.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

I fear sometimes, I do decline
Thou'st brought me safe, on high
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I from my cell beheld you thoughtful set,
To follow you's my duty, and desire.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

I from my cell beheld your thoughtful set,
To follow you's my duty and desire.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

I have examin'd, & do find
ORINDA & ROSANIA
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

I have examin'd and do find
Orinda and Rosania
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

I heard of one has got the start
To have of thee, my joyful fill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I hold as faith: what England's church allows
Who shuns the mass: is Catholic and wise
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

I hope I shan't be blamed if I am proud
But due respects and complaisance to them.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

I know in whom, I have believed
That I may still praise, thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I know not what Affliction means
Than all the tinsel glories of a Crown
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

I know when I
And to eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I know your heart cannot so guilty be
your face would wear no patches, but a cloud
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

I live, though not in pleasure, yet at ease
To the last moment of recorded time.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

I long, I thirst, I cannot rest
I shall be filled then
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I love the lord because my voice
he did deliver me
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

I love thee not 'cause thou art fair
To him that hath a heart not his
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

I love you whom the World calls Enemies
Implore, & think it God-like so to do
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

I now at last come in, that live to see
For the restoring of our better days
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

I now have passed those years did wait,
Shall perfectly thy praises roll. Amen.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

I often wish it were not done
If lost I live with better life
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

I proffered her my love and service of my [symbol]
She took it for a favour and thrust it in her [symbol]
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

I said and swore that I would never love
Who would not die to live in love with thee
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

I saw two swans come proudly down the stream
Leave to be swans; grow salamanders too
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

I see the Son of God which shall descend
And being just in his most prudent breast.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

I see thou'lt not cast me off quite
Continually, in me
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I strive to love without reward in vain
Although I fall a daily sacrifice
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

I think I need never despair
One hundred thirty and four
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F30

I think not on the state, nor am concern'd
Who dare pull down a crown, tear up a Tomb
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

I think not on the State, nor am concern'd
Who dare pull down a Crown, tear up a Tomb
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

I thirst for thirstiness, and weep for tears
for those that rest not here there's rest behind
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

I thought my All was given before
Thy Hand-Maid's pleas'd, completely happy still
Bodleian Library; MS Rawlinson D. 1308

I tread the muses by paths yet untraced
The solid stone, by its continued tears.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

I wish religion truly be
Only call in, not dare to rest
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

I would frequently, from thee hear
As, a pledge, we shant be long apart
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

I would it were not as it is
Must be content to pine and die
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

I'll tell you a story, a story so merry,
Quoth the King kiss my arse and so he walked off.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

If adverse fortune bring to pass
The state that chance hath him assigned
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

If any could my dear Rosania hate
Or into words confine what's infinite
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

If any could my dear Rosania hate
Or into words confine what's infinite!
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

If any could my dear Rosania hate
Or into words confine what's infinite
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

If friends, you would but now this place accost,
Your virtues like its fruit, are bright and fair.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

If honour to an ancient name be due
Lest her own Captive else, should her subdue
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

If I could ever write a lasting verse
Ever to be repaird or forgot
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

If I could ever write a lasting verse
Ever to be repaired or forgot
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

If I had in my nature any dross,
Where thieves can't enter, moth or rust deface.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

If I had in my nature any dross,
Where thieves can't enter, moth or rust deface.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

If I might change my form and God anew me make
And I such during sorrows taste as time can never wear
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

If I should weep and wail my woes till death
Then I whose griefs do Pluto's pains excel
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

If in the flesh where thou indrench'd do'st lie
And all heaven's vault with blessed Echo rings
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

If knowledge and a godly life
Whose body lies beneath this stone
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

If spite be pleased, whenas her object's dead
And strike the two first blind, the other dumb
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

If that I love do injure you
This injury I shall still pursue
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

If that your genius lead you to the bar,
It sweetly bears our reason, and our souls away.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

If there be a terrestial Paradise,
The fall would be, small loss to human kind.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

If there be a terrestial Paradise,
The fall would be small loss to humankind.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

If thou from hell, hadst only set
With the unsinning choir
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

If thou, thy goods giv'st to the poor
Where love, shall perfect be
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

If thou wilt not cut thy self work
As strongly led by thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

If thou wouldst eternise thy fame
But still be on record
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

If thy back parts so lovely be
Till I climb Zion hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

If to be born the image of the Lord
And quickly can an injury desist
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

If we no old historians name
Not heaven it self wuld be desir'd
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

If we no old Historians name
Not Heav'n itself would be desir'd
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

If you would know the reason why
Then mend itself in such a glass
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Ill busied man, why dost thou take such care
Are but thy tears, shed for thy funeral
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Ille duos lepores Venator captat in uno
Hic plus quam poterit saepe agitare volet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Ille quidem celerem contorquet in aethera pilam
Nec lapsus spectat, consimilesque vices
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Illi mors gravis incubat qui notus nimis
Omnibus ignotus moritur sibi
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

Illustrious Princess, venerable dame,
And are in fact, a pattern now to her,
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Immense fount of Truth, Life, Love, Joy, Glory
Beyond the reach of all eternity
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Impatience under thy affliction, is
Meets with less pity in his misery
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

In a poor simple Girl 'tis a bold flight
O all sufficient GOD we shall be full of Thee
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

In a poor simple Girl 'tis a bold flight
Oh! all sufficient GOD! we shall be full of Thee!
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

In Aesop's Tales an honest wretch we find
He without hairs, and thou without a crown
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

In Aesop's tales an honest wretch we find
He without hairs and thou without a crown
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

In Africa about the fountain's brink
To choose by reason not for fancy's Sake.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

In Cambridge Caius college first did train
Thou has the chancel, we stand in the porch
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

In Choris sacris Fatuos videmus
Gesta per orbem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

In Christ there is, a full supply
Christ shall be glorious evermore
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

In Doctor Holdsworth we do find
In one cause brought to their long home
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

In ev'ry action, whatsoe'er it is
And bring me quickly to my journey's end
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

In guilty night clad in false disguise
thou and thy son shalt be with me beneath
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

In interposing to preserve the state
The civil crown chiefly belongs to you.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

In mathematic studies to delight
To truth, the satisfaction of the mind
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

In meditation where I sat
Sith thou hast bought me so dear
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

In Ments when Corn was grown excessive dear
I'll from thy justice to thy mercy flee.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

In my beginning God be my good speed
in grace and virtue for to proceed
Folger Library; MS E.a.1

In my distress, to thee I cried
Of thine excellencies
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

In play with children he no sport shall make
Live with wise men, if wise you would be said
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

In point of faith some undermined jars
And yet both mourned because both won the day
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

In pretio non est hodie doctrina bonorum
Sub pede stultorum philosophia iacet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

In sighs and tears there is no end
O let it be unto thy glory
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

1. In six days God made this admired ball
A sabbath breaker is a busy fool
The British Library; MS Lansdowne 740

In six days God made this admired ball
The burgess saints: the holy ghost the cryer
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

In sounds of joy your tuneful voices raise
But thank the Almighty if you are not damned.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

In tender years a sacred virgine mild
They shall present myrrh frankincense, and gold
British Library; Add. MS 10037

In this blest labour may each papist see
Each sentence hath its weight, no word in vain
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

In this frail world, where souls in earth are clad
All former hazards, patience and pains
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

In this our heart's corruption is most expressed
Who takes God's name in vain is but a fool
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

In this time Lord support me through
If thou beholds me with thy eyes.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

In times of pagan superstition
I hope the courteous reader, knows the Ass.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

In vain does nature her free gifts bestow
As without wealth, to get or keep a heart.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

In vain in vain it is I find,
Let thy kind hand exalt it to my brow.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

In vain the angry billows roar
And soon beneath its weights will sink
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

In vain we weeping Marbles do Incise
It shall not in death's mansion long abide
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

In vain, who seeks to mend a vicious age
Half swearing ne'er to write lampoon again
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

In what esteem did the gods hold
Than her false Echo in the eare
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

In yellow meadows I take no delight
Let me have those which bear most red and white
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Incautious youth, why dost thou so misplace
Which otherwise had only venial been.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Indulget quicunque suis ad crimina Natis
Ascendetque novae splendida transtra ratis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Infuse into me all your choicest strains
For tis not I have written this tis you
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Ingratitude is not a vice alone
Avoid it, as contagious company
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Innumeros classes fatuos sine fine furentes
Nancisci, huc veniat cum sociisque vehat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Insanos trahimus Fatuous cum fune ligatos
Percutimus, vulnus nulla medela iuvat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Inter praecipuos pars est mihi reddita stultos
Perlego, tum lectos negligo, nec sapio
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Inveniens aliquid proprios guod servat in usus
Hunc Demon Fatuum decipit, atque ligat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Invidiae telum lato torquetur in orbe
Nec dum Nycardi semen abivit atrox
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Is it not strange ye Powers that Mortals should
Without the least regret or anxious fear
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Is't true indeed, to me and mine
To our God, and our poor Brother.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Issachar Will Delight Rich Land to Till
If tributes May Keep His Repose from Harms
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

It cannot be excused: it is a wrong
heav'n ne'r accepted since this world begun
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

It is an easy task to plead the cause
These gums by beating sweetest odour render
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

It might have been a fatal Tree,
Unto me, who deserv'd none.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

It never is so well indeed, with me
Through this my pilgrimage, and weary race
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

It seemeth, sometimes strange to me
Oh when shall I, there make my nest
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

It was a glorious and a cheerful day
At that late hour when he should bring his Trophies home
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

It was a wise & kind design of fate
The World her Convert, & her history?
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

It was a wise and kind design of fate
The world her convert and her history
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

It was a wise and kind design of Fate
The World her convert & her History
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

It was not want of zeal, but want of sight,
Shall now the god of England's Queen adore.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

J

Jacob Falls Sick Again they Joseph tell
Which Forceth His Sword Drawn and his bow bent
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Jesus, Jesus.
Confirmed with joy by heaven's eternal king
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

Joseph Makes Speed while time Doth Pass Away
Therefore From Passion Now He will Abstain
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Joseph's Felicity Shall Still Increase
Rich Grace on Earth and Glory Without End
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Jove grant long space of life and length of days,
With such like pains, the long lived man's annoyed ----
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Judah is He Whose Brethren all Shall Praise
And Let Our Hearts and Souls Serve Heaven's King
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Just (Seraphina) as a priest doth doubt
A legion of angels hovering flies,
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Just as the sun beams, -- In midst of day I
Sun of sweet justice -- sense to reason sways
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

K

Keep secret what thou wouldst not all should know
Thy secrets, for what's there is all thy own
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Kinder than a condemn'd man's reprieve
Upon a sadder or a nobler score
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Kinder than a condemned Man's Reprieve
Upon a sadder, or a nobler score
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Kinder than a condemned man's reprieve
Upon a sadder, or a nobler score
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Know I what years heaven has for me decreed
Alas, 'tis but one blow and all is past
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

L

F MC: Forsaken. 1. Leave thee! what dreadful word is that
Even when she flies away to wound
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Ladies fly from love's smooth tale
Conquer love that run away
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Lampades accendunt oleo quicunque flagranti
Ianua pandetur simul his pulsata repente
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Late in an evening as I walked alone
Sat sadly down and with her 'gan to weep
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Lay by your pleading. Law lies a bleeding
Thus have you seen me run the sword up to the hilt sir.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Le printemps quelques fois est moins doux qu'il me semble
et c'est l'hiver qui les rassemble
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Leaping for joy was acted without blame
We find it not commended in the least
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Leave off Dull Clelia strive in vain no more
All Hearts are Due to her not hers to you
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Leave off thy paint perfumes, and youthful dress
Plain downright ugliness would less offend.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Leave off ye pitying friends; leave off in vaine
That Pale and Cold retained a smiling grace
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Legimus Alciden somno cum forte iaceret
Scrutans virtutis coepit inire viam
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Let dull philosophers enquire no more
Gets eminence, & gets eternity
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Let dull Philosophers enquire no more
Gets eminence & gets Eternity
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Let dull Philosophers inquire no more
Gets Eminence, & gets Eternity
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Let folly praise, that fancy loves
Direct me when I die
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Let griefs though sad within thy breast repose
What gain is't to awake our sleeping woes
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Let none presume to weep, tears are too weak
Let us suspire our souls, weep out our eyes
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Let none sigh more for Lucas or for Lisle
A second Charles shall all thy joys restore
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Let not thine anger overrun its ground
Assure thy self is not the way to heaven
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Let not thy groans force Echo from her cave
To this desirous port and make love thine
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Let not thy sloth, thy hopes defeat
On Zion hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Let some celestial cherubim inspire
Which shall their miseries and sorrows end
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Let some celestial cherubim inspire
Earth turn to Chaos and all Creatures die
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Let the Act against Vagabonds chase the Pretender
Which none will refuse but a Whig, or a Rumper.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Let the dull brutish world that know not love
As but themselves I can no likeness find
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Let the dull brutish World that know not Love
As but their selves I can no likeness find
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Let the dull brutish world that know not love
As but themselves I can no likeness find
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Let these sad sonnets all in number ten
His sufferings had a part of martyrdom
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Let us sing to the memory of glorious Queen Bess
Which will make the nation, rejoice and be glad.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Let's sing the new ministry's praise, with hearts most thankful and glad
The Protestant cause let's serve, against the devil and pope.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Like a cold fatal sweat which ushers death
Whose influence may crown thy glorious war
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Like a Company of Fools
And in the throng do cut their own purses
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Like a true Irish marlin that misses her flight
She may yet catch a woodcock that is better meat.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Like as the hart hurt in the chase
Since neither fend nor fly I can
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Like Christian well resolved in place obscure
To let out life when God and nature will
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Like Ishmael who against all lifts his hand
Churlish, to whose, thou wouldd'st have kind to thee
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Like lily leaves, sprinkled with damask roses
Like drops of blood upon unsullied snow
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Like sacred swans singing most sweetly dying
In Christ courageous when their flesh was frying
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Like to a lamp wherein the light is dead
When bitter absence reaves thy self from me
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Like to a light fast lock in lanthorne [lantern] dark
I may enjoy my hopes, the best at last
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

Like to the Damask rose you see
the stream glideth, man's life is Dunne
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Litibus et rixis qui delectatur, et omni
Iustitiam, et legum contaminare fidem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Lo thus in brief (most sacred Majesty)
Of whose perfections none can write to much
British Library; Add. MS 10037

Long hath mine eyes gazed with delight
If ever man was crossed it is I
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Look towards the east and see a brighter Ray
And thou oh Earth! drankest up the crimson flood
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Look up sad eyes behold the smiling morn
That should obscure the lustre of her eyes
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Lord I have none, but thee on earth
And in thine arms, my soul enfold
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Lord join my heart so close to thee
thy worthy praise
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

Lord lend me thy supporting grace,
That thy joys may vanquish my repine
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Lord let me have
To the vision beatifical
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Lord make me mindful of approaching death

National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

Lord make my Soul to soar on high
O for that state make us worthy
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

Lord whatsoe're thou dost for me reserve
Nor with vain hopes or fears ever my self deceive
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Lord when my soul shall leave this house of Clay
where I shall meet thee in the Air
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

Lord when thou dost call on me
I may not lose my soul withall
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

Love doth Engender purest Flames of Love
After Ages Shall His Great Offspring See
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Love is a constant will of doing good
And leaving sin may ne'er relapse again
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Love is the fart
And others does offend, when 'tis let loose.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Love is the Strongest Passion of the Heart
To Him that to Her Lust Showed Such Disdain
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Love, nature's plot, this great creation's soul
A life, a fortune, All to serve a friend
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Love, Nature's Plot, this great creation's soul
What ever mortals prize, to serve a Friend
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Love nature's plot, this great Creation's soul
A life, A fortune, all to Serve a Friend
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Love's goddess sure was blind this day
Our short, but their eternal choice
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Lovely apostate! what was my offence
And kiss the hand that robs me of my breath
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Lovely Apostate! what was my offence?
And kiss the hand that robs me of my breath
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Lovely apostate! what was my offence?
And kiss the hand that robs me of my health
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Lovely Aurora, when wilt thou appear
Where all shall end, but in endless joy and love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Lovely Aurora,O how heavenly fair
Should be the alpha and omega of my praise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Lovers, who in complaints your selves consume
They that in Love would Joy &c.
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Luc. Say my Orinda why so sad?
And there we'll meet and part no more for ever
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Luc: Say my Orinda, why so sad?
And there we'll meet, & part no more for ever
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

M

Mad world, why dost thus mistake
When I in glory's, orb shall shine
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Madam As in a triumph conquerors admit
You made a noble soul, then found it so
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Madam, As in a triumph conquerors admit
You made a noble soul, then found it so
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Madam, As some great conqueror who knows no bounds
Who shall most thank you for Philaster's life
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Madam, As some great Conqueror who knows no bounds
Who shall most thank you, for Philaster's life
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Madam, As when the first day dawn'd man's greedy eye
Worth to recruit the dying world again
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Madam As when the first day dawn'd, man's greedy eye
I that speak least my wit, may speak my heart
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Madam I do not write to you that men may know
You will enlighten, where you might consume
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Madam look to't your title is arraigned
And restoration is the consequence.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Madam of Hanover bless your own nation
You in a better place will reign.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Madam you say I am sad I answer no
you will believe my joy in you complete
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Madam | We address you today in a very new fashion
And 'tis far more dear to us, than that against France
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Maiores numerat sancti et primordia Christi
Discipuli visne regna suprema petit.
National Library of Scotland; MS Acc. 11821

Make me my Lord even this time see
Immemorable acts extol.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Make me thy fancy and if I prove not
The heart strings only tie a true love's knot
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Make the greate God thy fort and dwell
Enjoyed them long save thee at last
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Malicious fate envying human glory
Glorious Gustavus's sad catastrophe
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Mans Life is Like A Ship upon the Sea
Can Him Affright terror Cannot Him tear
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Mark but those Hogs which underneath yond tree
Like spotless Doves to live and so expire.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Marsia cum docto certavit Apoline, victus
Et Fatuus mansit Marsia ut ante fuit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

May I live far from Tories; and Whigs of ill nature
Nor to write any longer than wise men will read
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Meanwhile Aeneas under sail pursues
Now naked on an unknown coast must lie
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Melibeus: Tell me Amyntas why you look
Makes her soul and body one:
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Melinda and I the other day
Approach the shore, or view the main.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Men never think their wives may be
Who are the help of all in chief.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Mente caret sana, quisquis luteo ambulat abro
Qui fugit ipse coelum at recti alios doceat.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Methinks Britannia [writes?] with tears
I'll never sin again.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Methinks these shades, strange thoughts suggest,
That I awaked and glad it proved a dream.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Methinks this text speaks much to me
While in the living fountain be refreshed.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Methought I passed through that Elisium plain,
And grieved to think, these ne'er must see their god.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Miratur Fatuus, putat et portenta subesse
Rite fit, heu nullus extat in orbe pudor
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Mirror of Chastity Now Here Doth Lie
He Soon Shall be Advanced by the Most High
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Mistress Goodmorrow, till you please to rise
Till with your looks, you make the heavens clear
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Most blessed time wherein we celebrate
and endless thanks to this our loving Lord
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Most glorious God I humbly beg of thee
To sing the anthems of eternity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Most gracious sovereign although
Will be the same, or very like it.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Most noble and illustrious fire
And though I die in thee I live
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Most welcome day, wherein I found a ray,
For 15 years has been a chanting lay.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Multi stultitiae currum, rhedamque bigasque
Quadriiugas retrahent post sua fata rotas
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Multos ludorum Fatuos damnosa voluptas
Iacturam neque pensiculant
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Must I be still confined to this sad grove
My God my God for ever, ever more
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Must I thus ever interdicted be
To thee my gracious God and glorious King
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Must then my crimes become thy scandal too?
Let him be still himself & let him live
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Must then my follies, be thy scandal too?
Let him be still himself, & let him live
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

My care to keep my word by promise due
Yet trust no more although they seem full gay
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

My country's in another world
Until with thee, I dwell
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My Dear I thank thee that thou hast so well
To show that you and I are one, not two
British Library; MS Egerton 607

My dear Rosania, sometimes be so kind
The kindest thought is that of quick return
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

My God, I long for that sweet day
Hasten, this blessed, happy day
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My God I thee (and only thee) adore
This soul was black though now she shines in glory
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My God, my rock. and my fortress
Whilst I bathe in love's streams
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My God, since thou hast raised me up
His fame eternally may live.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F38

My God, why hidest thou thy face
What giv'n under thine hand
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My heart and soul in one they do accord
May live with thee to all eternity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

My heart dear Lord, it is thine own
On it always
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My heart to thee too poor an offering
it is thy own thing which of thee I crave
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

My heart why dost thou throb so in my breast
Thy flesh that it more gloriously may shine
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My Lord hath called for my Son
Enough my Lord; now let me die
Bodleian Library; MS Rawlinson D. 1308

My Lord indue me with thy heavenly grace
praises to thee my Lord my God my King
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

My Lord When from th'Antipodes Apollo brings
If your acceptance prove their godfather
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

My love life Crown Peace treasure Joys were lost
Are gloomy Slime and night's misleading fire
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

My masters and friends and good people draw near
Than live to be hanged for cutting a purse.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

My son give me thy heart, thou sayest
Let be, to thee, my heart
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My soul, art heaven-born then be sublime
With that which is reserved, in heaven for thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My soul doth pine, and long, to be
But haste, to an eternal day
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My soul, in struggling thou dost ill
The eternal essence, even as we are known
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My soul, my soul, what didst thou get
Lest I, become a prey
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

My soul she had a fever a long while
Thy blood sweet Jesu cur'd me, or else none
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

My soul to thee too poor an offering
the praises of the Great Eternal King
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

My soul to thee too poor an offering
Praises of thee my prophet priest & King
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

My soul, why art thou full of trouble?
And crowned with endless joys
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My soul why art thou sad at the decay
Seeing all this universe must be dissolved
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My soul why dost thou such a mourning make
For shame pack up thy virtues and away
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

My wretched soul with sin oppressed
In heaven to have a dwelling place
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

N

N'apprender pas que je change
Je ne puis pas changer
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Naphtali Will with Good Words Beautify
Of Hunters and the Cruel Dogs Beguiles
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Nature courts happiness although it be
And all God's will can do, & bear, & choose
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Nature courts Happiness although it be
And all God's will can bear, can do, can choose
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Nature courts happiness although it be
And all God's will can do, and bear, and choose
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Nature, mistress of affection
And lie at rest
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Nature provides a Harmony for me
Then shall be perfect, their perfection see
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Nature which is the vast creation's soul
What built a world, may sure repair a state
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Nature, which is the vast Creation's soul
What built a World, may sure repair a State
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Nature which is the vast creation's soul
What built a world may sure repair a state
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Nature's run mad, and mad men rule
Because she may, she must.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Navibus ipse vagis, ventos, aurasque faventes
Sive procella vorax obruat: inde vale
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Near to that sacred and immortal frame
Like other monarchs of her ancient line.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Needs must the inferior devils be affeared
While spite and want of truth dissension breed
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

New revolutions, new alarms,
But never can the Queen
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

New years may well expect to find
Her princely burthen, to the Gallic shore
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Night took the alternate reign and hurled
Only the trickments of a tomb
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Night's like the grave in which we lie forlorn
That we may live in everlasting light
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

No fate nor love dare I accuse
For which alas I fall and die
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

No Fool so great as he that doth despise
Will feel the vengeance of eternal pain
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

No greater Fool is found, among the pack
And lose those joys, which no man can express
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

No impious acts, or crimes my life had stained
The source of life to others caused my death
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

No man may see the face of God and live
Who worships idols proves himself a fool
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

No, no, unfaithful world thou hast
Than either Greek or Roman ever could before
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

No, No, unfaithful World, thou hast
Than either Greek or Roman, ever could before
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

No place is free from Fools under the sun
Without consideration of our ways
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Non campana sonat quae malleolo atque bacillo est
Cum surda possis effugere aure sonum
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Non fuit in terris unquam tam magna potestas
Res homimum nulla conditione manet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Non Generi, aut opibus, virtuti aut moribus (O Mors)
Qui tua provideant non bene tela cito
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Nor law nor logic got me this
For one poor single suit
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Not Celia that I truer am
Tis easy to be true
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Not that I would wish my mistress more or less than that she is
Will love a kingdom over and over
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Not to oblige Lucasia by my voice
But they admire best, who dare imitate
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Not to oblige Lucasia by my voice
But they admire best, who can imitate
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Not to oblige Lucasia by my voice
But they admire best who dare imitate
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Nothing! thou elder brother even to shade
Flow swiftly into thee, and in thee ever end.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Now affairs of the state are already decreed
Were Princes confin'd &ct
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

Now circle in his Temples round
Thanks in a Song, unto our King
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Now Doth the Famine Much in Egypt Rage
Their Just Riches for their Sacrilege Go
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now God Returns with Blessings in his Love
And thou My Soul wilt from all Sin set free
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now I with generous Cowley see
With Charles they'd leave their Empires for a Cell
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Now Jacob's Children From their Journey Came
Over Our Lives and Fortunes Every Hour
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now Joseph's Dead Israel's Great Saviour's Gone
Which Shall their Miseries and Sorrows End
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now let my pen be choked with gall
But follow her, with expedition
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Now Let Our Hearts With Moses' Song Arise
That we to Happiness May Find the Way
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now Lord Let Heavenly Beams Shine in My Heart
Their Clothing after did their Sin but Name
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now Morning Comes Joyful Aurora Rise
Death took His Dearest Rachel's Life Away
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now my last words abide both true, and Just:
Excelling all in beauty, and in grace.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

Now, now the Whigs shall all go down, the Tories up and ride;
For Perkin then comes next in course; then, hey boys! up go we
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Now Sol's Proud chariot towards the Sea declines
And that of greater Joys we would aspire.
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Now that the sable mantle of the night
Is now, and shall be evermore
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Now that the seas & winds so kind are grown
Without regret or blushes shall obey
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Now that the winds & seas so kind are grown
Without regret or blushes shall obey
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Now the meanest labourer, and artificer
Ruin with it themselves too; the Grandee.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Now they are Travailing to Egypt's Land
Therefore He from His Brethren Doth Retire
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now was the Earth with People fruitful Grown
In other Places to Make their Abode
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Now What Distractions Do in Her Appear
And for Her Virtues Doth Her Better Love
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Numbers and measures such as are in verse
And whilst his numbers lasted ne're had fell.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F30

O

O Anna see the prelude is begun
At him they strike, but thou'rt the sacrifice
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

O blessed God O saviour sweet
Sweet Jesus grant us this
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O Christ that art the highest
And die to live again
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O Death thou comforter of minds distressed
and your own sins your dire confusion bring
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

O God of thy great might
thanks be to God
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O gracious God who dost with pity see
wretched does live and yet more wretched dies
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

O Jesus, thou my glory art
have mercy now on me
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O let me fly to thee, unto thee still,
Nor can these billows of this world be ill.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

O let our Praise ascend the Skies
And Triumph o'er the Grave
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

O Lord direct my heart direct my soul
Forget thy mercy, in suffering this happy day
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O love whose power and might could never be withstood
I'll kill myself with grief nay then the devil take me
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O mean estate, the safe and quiet good!
Well, nay perhaps better then the Sovereign
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

O mighty Monarch whose avenging hand
The Close pursuers less Successful are
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

O miserable wretch, what shall I do,
Their bodies, fortunes, reputations, souls.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

O miserable wretch! what shall I do,?
In bodys, fortunes, reputations souls.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

O my beloved, that my soul might be
Thy glorious face, I'll look on nought but thee
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

O, my Lucasia let us speak our love
Which all our joys & noble thoughts inspires
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

O pleasant port O place of rest
sweet Jesus say Amen
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

O scared tutors of the saints you guard
But that I fear to faint - here, then, An End.
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

O spare me that I may recover
Or lose, or win in thee I'le build.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

O that the tears that trickle from mine eyes
Seeing I my friends above my life do love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

O the sad day
Persuade the world to trouble me no more.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

O thou blest native of celestial joy
To expel the fury of resistless love
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

O thou whose Glory ne'er decays
which keeps me from the sight of thee.
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

O times o manners! Cicero cried out
Blame not our manners then, but mend thy own
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

O Uncle Sternhold whose great quill
Who still in writing have been fervent
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

O vita fallax! Abditos sensus geris Animisque
Pulchram turpibus faciem Induis.
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

O yes! hence forward sit Omnibus Notum
And Bracianes cheap mistress; makes Charles a dear wife.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

O! my Lucasia, let us speak our love
Which all our Joys, & noble thoughts inspires
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

O! my Lucasia let us speak our Love
Which all our Joys & noble thoughts inspires
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

O! Solitude my Sweetest choice
From seeing, & from serving thee
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Obscoenos mensae ritus depingere fas est
Porcorum ritu gens modo vivit ibi
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Of books, this first of Cockscombs, has great store
Yet he, with brush in hand, will keep them clean
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Of Infidels and Heretics great store
Whom worldly gain persuades to go astray
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Of pious men a Fool avoids the sight
Who with religious Priests would not keep pace
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Offspring of Heaven! Delight of those above!
For all extremities, must mend, or end.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Oft has my muse and I fallen out,
Or tenure to the love of any friend.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Oft have I strove t'ascend that lofty ground,
A perfect life, heavens representative.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Oh blessed day, when I shall still
Or take me up, with thee to live
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh blessed, sacred, queen of days
Fruition of thy face
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh blessed souls now sweetly lodged above
Because of dubious thoughts which fill my breast
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh bring my will so, fully o'er to thine
To that sweet art, of contentation
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh come and see, oh come, and see
I can't, come live with thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh death come, come
Him ever more
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh for that glorious day, we look to see
Shall not without us, fully perfect be
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh how doth it amaze, to think of thy
To live with him, to all eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh how happy were I dearest
And my faults are thy addition
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Oh let my flames, of love burn pure
And ripen, to a perfect growth
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh let thy spirit me direct
A light, to lead them unto thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh me! how sore! how sad is my poor heart
For in a happier place I shall meet you
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Oh my afflicted solitary soul
Oh when shall I increase that heavenly choir
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Oh my redeemer dear
With pleasing, harmony
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh noble life, oh life secure
Haste, to the glorious crown
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh now you shall see
To measure you from head to heel
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Oh, our dear father in 6 days wrought his will
the 7th is mine and I will have it known
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Oh pitiful empty world, and vain
From which, I'd be free
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh render thanks unto the Lord for he
Unto our gracious saviour all our days
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Oh strange, oh wonderful
On Zion's sacred hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh that I could verses write
And with the spheres to dance.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Oh that I did but know what it would cost
And then I shall obtain whate'er I ask
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Oh that I were a sun that I might send
To him that lends to stars (nay suns) their glory
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Oh that the splendent and illustrious sun
Make him the sum and centre of my praise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Oh the brave Jolly Gipsy who often is tipsy
Tis Juggled away by Night or by day
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Oh thou which circumvolveth all
Where all's involved in light and love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Oh time, oh time, that precious thing
Where I, thy face, shall see
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what a blessed thing it 'tis to be
By which we do climb up unto the throne
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what a loss, have we this night sustained,
But that shall be our business to prevent.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Oh what a real comfort 'tis
When Christ shall set thee free, from thrall
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what a subtle enemy
And fetch me up, out of his way
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what is peace, compared with grace
To store it up, in bank
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what is this, that steals our hearts away
Of a short race
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh what unparalleled love was this
Must wait for an eternal age
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh when shall Christ, and my soul meet
And on sweet Jesus, fix thine eye
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh when shall I
As pris'ners that look through the grate
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh when shall I, hoist sail, and go
Then in thy love, I still shall range
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh who will help me, for to moan
Thy grace shall fully shine
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh why am I
Of grace, and love so free
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh why wilt thou, leave sin in thine
And wilt remember it, no more
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh world, what is in thee, to be desired
Once more vain world, I bid thee now farewell
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh world, what means thy tempting charms
And fetch me, to thy throne
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Oh wretched World, but wretched above all,
In penance my Baptismal vows renew.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Oh wretched World, but wretched above all,
In penance my baptismal vows renew.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Oh! what a loss, have we this night sustained,
But that shall be our business to prevent.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Old Aeschylus being told that he should die
Yet though I fall yet I may rise to glory.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Old age all equally desire to obtain
To forget nought which is our own concern.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

On St. Mathias day, why (o Lord) then
Me Love afflictions for the afflicter's sake
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

On such as with their Parents do contend
For which thou canst no restitution make
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

On thy true Picture all may look
Thy children cannot give thee praise too much
British Library; MS Egerton 607

Once in my garden as alone I lay
I wil return, till then to all good night
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Once Love and death about their triumphs strove
Both equal Victors were, both vanquished.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

One body may one office well discharge
Nor many Benefices to be bought
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

One month a lawyer, thou the next will be
Thou'lt end in nothing if thou grasp'st at all.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

One sorrow by another is revived
As from one fear another is derived
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Only eight souls the waved tossed Church did keep
Then their presumption doth on tiptoes stand
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Order, by which all things are made
But one harmonious constant Bliss
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Order by which all things were made
But one harmonious constant bliss
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Order by which all things were made
But one harmonious constant bliss
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Our God and prince (whom god forever bless)
at both we grumble; and at both, repine
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Our King is Dead Laws and Religion's Gone
And Now Our Vineyard to wild Beasts Lie Waste
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Our Sun departed yet no night appeared
till thou our Planet beest a fixed Star
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Our tongues o god thy praise record
then let me ne'r confounded be
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Our Ussher from his earthly school is gone
Lies quiet there, his fame shall no time rust
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Our Welsh Mountains do pass
To spoil my Welsh song
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

Ozoras his tenets hugs and then defies
The fire must burn where still the cause remains
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

P

Pardon at least it merits if not praise
by easy freedom than disdainful pride
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Pardon me, my dearest love
Where is endless joy and love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Parisios stolidum si quis transmittit asellum
si fuit hic asinus, non ibi fiet equus
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Pass gentle thoughts to her whom I love best
How I do die alas immerito
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Paupertatas fugitur, totoque arcessitur orbe
Caedit inops cunctis, Nummus in arce decet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Paupertatis onus vix Ganeo praeterit ille
Rerum, animae interitum, corporis atque facit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Peace and Tranquility Casts not away
In former Times I might have Called Mine
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Pertinet ad proram navis, cui summa voluptas
Nec fruitur partis stultus ubique suis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Perusing the list of the Tackers in print
That as 'twas the first, so it may be the last.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F30

Phantastick Phaeton here lays
Of cotch and cotch man horse and all
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Phillida Phillidas Phillidant
tangere fundrum
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Pity is dead and gone that should have eased my case
Whose love first caused my grief my plaint and endless moan
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Pleas'd or displeas'd, censure as you think fit
'Tis less t'have rul'd the World, then pleased you. Finis.
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Pleas'd or displeas'd, Censure as you think fit
'tis less t'have rul'd the world, than pleased you
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

Pleasant it is, when rough winds seas deform,
Which on death's fatal rocks must split at last.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

Pleasure exposes all her charms to win
To be attended with eternal pain
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Plunged in the deep Abyss of misery
My heart and reins before 'em is displayed
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Poets we prize, when in their verse we find
With fruit as fair as by her muse is born
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Poor desolate Garden smile no more on me
Give such a lover loveliness restore
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Poor Muse since thou must speak and hidden worth define
They cannot half discern at first the vertues rests in thee
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Possumus ad dextram Palmae spectare coronam
Pergit, et exitii praemia justa capit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Praise God my soul who from death's gate
Lord hear me when I call
National Library of Scotland; MS 6499

Praised be the Lord's most glorious name
His mercy doth renew
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Praising that Greek who did these mysteries find
Unto Mankinds inevitable end.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

Pray Pardon John Bayes for I beg your excuse
I hate knaves in it, but I love the gown well.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Preachers no more, you need your people tell,
Than old wives tale, old maid, old cavalier.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Preferred before great Hercules he sings
All else grew to those heights we see them now.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

Preserve thou sad, & sole Trustee
To follow him, & pity me
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Prevailing folly ruleth far and near
Become but slaves to this notorious ill
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Princes make laws, by which their subjects live
And for your sake do any thing but die.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Proh! quicunque maledicis convitiumque
Atque anima, Iudex qui finit ista luet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Proin quicquid da tempus ac spacium tibi
Quod ratio nequiit saepe sanavit mora
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

Prometheus when first from heaven high
He for a time I evermore have smart
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Prometheus' Vultures gnawing of the heart
Of all afflictions is the worst disease
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Proud Monuments of Royal Dust
Love overcomes the bravest way
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

Proud Monuments of Royal Dust!
Love overcomes the bravest way
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Pulmentum Fatuis praesens mea decoquit olla
Inspicit et semper cui sua facta placent
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Purity and Peace two Sweet Sisters are
So often to Him and his Prayers hear
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Q

Quand le peril est agreeable
Ce que-l'on trouve-aimable
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Quem Rota Fortunae cupidae spe continet atque
Perpetuo nescit sors residere loco
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quem sacra delectat Divum sapientia, quique
In caelo datur et digna corona sibi
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui cadit in flammas, et dira pericula quaerit
Uritur aut flammis, dignus enim interitu
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui cantum corvi cras cras imitatur et usque
Dicitur illusit spes ea saepe suos
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui choreis gaudet, aut saltibus immoderatis
Contrahit inde etiam plurima damna sibi
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui Cithara aut aliis ludis de nocte vagatur
Hunc Fatuum oblectat, moriatur frigore noctis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui coelum et terram, latum metitur et Orbem
Nil bonitatis habent haec monumenta quidem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui diem festum meritis decoris
Scandere debet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui dolet et meret propter, quod vertere nequit
Poenitet, hic donum perdit, meritumque prophanat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui duplici lingua, litesque et iurgia vendit
In pretium sceleris sentiet exitium
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui facit iniustitiam
Hic facit scrobem Tumuli
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui linguam frenat, rictus compescit et oris
Quae pullos prodit murmura Pica loquax
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui non in tacito poterit secreta tenere
Tristitiam incurrit saepius inde gravem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui non prius scit parare
Risum movens, erit stultus
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui pretium possit quod non meruisse videtur
Devolet inque suum rictum satis assa Columba
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui pro stultisona non bene Tibia
Qui pro re fragili perpetuam fugit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui sibi vult fieri officium bonitatis amicum
Officii praestat, nil probitatis habet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui studium exercet vanum sterilemque palestram
Ut videat quid sit perdidicisse nihil
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui superos passis manibus, votisque precatur
Materium risus, deinde aliquando dabit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui tenet incomptos mores, gestusque pudendos
Querit, et assiduo pilea stulta trahit.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui volet alterius subitas extinguere flammas
Advocet ut stolidos ad sua vota viros
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui vult cum Pueris, et stultis ludere, debet
Vela trahens malum frangat et inde ratem
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui vult esse veritatis
Sentiet obstacula
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Qui vult nunc edificare
Quibus possit hoc parare
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quisquis amat ritus proferre et fingere inanes
Et stultum manibus stultior ipse trahit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quisquis amore, metu, pretio atque favore, minisue
Hic Antichristi cursor, amicus erit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quisquis cupit possidere plura beneficia
Mortem saccorum misello multitudo parturit
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quisquis forte putat sola pietate moveri
Humana penitus hic ratione caret
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quisquis in aestatis fecundo tempore messem
Ursorum et digitos suggere more suos
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quod Deus ad poenas non pronus saevit amaras
Nec Deus ignoscit sceleri, quin puniat olim
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Quos Usura vorax rapit, et malus ardor habendi
Vendunt rursus emunt rapiunt sed merce dolosa
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

R

John Churchill remember what of thee was said
So farewell all thy grandeur, with the old year.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Raise up thy faculties my soul 'tis time
In his own creatures he doth much condemn
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Reader stay, it is but Just
To its ruin'd heaps a Tomb
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Reader take but from Charles A: L: and: E
Charles their Lieutenant; Christ their General
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Reader! thou mayest believe this pious stone
To be adorned with an immortal crown
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Rebus in externis est qui successor haberi
Ad tumulum deferre putat sepelitur ab illo
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Religion which true [policy befriends]
And like him all the world she can embrace
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Religion, which true Policy befriends
And like him all the World she can embrace
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Remember maids that Christmas now draws near
And by this means you shall get husbands all
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Res est forma fugax quis sapiens bono confidat fragili?

British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

Return my Soul Ah take a noble flight
A Sacrifice to his polluted Fane
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Reuben My Eldest Son My Chiefest Strength
In Riches Number Nor Rule in Israel
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Rex est, qui metuit nihil, Rex est qui cupiet nihil, hoc
Regnum sibi quisque dat.
British Library; Add. MS 78437, fols 1-20

Riches are unto men as are their food
But shall remain with him above the skies
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Risit Democritus stultos, et inania mundi
Et quia tot Fatuis terra repleta foret
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Room boys, room, room boys room
Our enemies all we defy 'em.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Ros: My Lucasia, leave the Mountain tops
We shall meet, & love for ever
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

S

Sacred to the memory of Moderation
'Tis she, whose healing hands, must set us right.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Sad, sick and lame, as in my bed I lay
I'll such lays here begin shall end above
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Satan has still his sugared bait
Where Satan shall not creep
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Scorched up with heat and tired with eager chase
Thy God Omnipotent asserts thy cause
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Scrape no more your harmless chins
In vain we grant if she refuse
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Se fortunatum, foelicem, seque beatum
Cum minime retur, tectum crepitare domumque
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Se iustum quicunque putat, vitaque probatum
Sit licet in casu, cunctos notati ipse cadentes
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

See how Arachne doth her hours pass
Then change thy place but not thy company
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

See how the little stars in azure nights
A plant for princes out of paradise
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

See how victorious Caesar's Pride
Or to be Just undone
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

See how victorious Caesar's Pride
Or to be Just undone
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

See, this little mistress here
No sure, she is Pope Innocent, or none
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

See what a conquest love has made
the hardest marble weeps
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Seeking for choicest attributes to raise
Thou mayest give more but she deserves no less
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Seest thou a man that's vassaliz'd to pleasure
Nor never shall a blessed life comprise
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Seest thou this Horizontal Bird whose eyes
To him alone to him for comfort flie.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Serene and Calm the vaulted Skies appear
Can blast my Joys though in the promised land
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Shall Dust and Ashes to its maker say
Of whose permission tis thou lives this hour
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Shall I sublime my soule to frame a letter
Upon the keeper of Rome's Capital
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Shall we, our father angry see
And succour thine without delay
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

She was and is, what can there more be said
On earth the chief, in heaven the second maid
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

She's gone, and with her all that's dear to me
She saw and overcame.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Shepherd sawest thou not my fair Phyllis
Pierce my Phyllis's flinty heart
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Should I strive in my tuneless lines t'express,
You give us beauty and immortalise it too.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Should Sin But in its Monstrous Shape Appear
Where we will Leave Him till Another Place
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Si quis credere vult loquacitari
Ad nostros Fatuos parat rudentes
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Sicilian Muse begin a loftier flight
Honest George Churchill may supply his place
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Silence in truth, would speak my sorrows best
And runs the rest of my remaining dust
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Silence you winds, listen ethereal lights
For all but pardon for offences pray
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Simeon and Levi Cruel Brethren are
And Will Divide you in your Designing Hour
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Simplicitate rudes ad se lasciva voluptas
Ast alios volucri fune, fugaque ligat
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Sin is a contrariety
When fixed in heaven's sphere
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Since affairs of the State, are already decreed
Were Princes confin'd, &c
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Since Britain's seals to other hands are gone,
With admiration gazed at, than before.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Since Celia two can better bear
More willingly cast off his chain
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Since gracious Heaven, you have bestowed on me.
To serve her god, her neighbour, and her friends.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Since he is dead report it thou my muse
The mother weeps and all the children cries
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Since Irelands loss, has brought you on our coast
For my friend's safety, all things is to me.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Since it has pleased the Lord your heart to move
An one of mercy when we do repent.
National Library of Scotland; MS 874, fols. 363-384

Since it has pleased the Lord your heart to move
an one of mercy we do repent
National Library of Scotland; MS 906

Since James the second graced the British throne
Known to the East, and Celebrated there
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Since my day's spent so near the night
Motion and life on all below.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Since Praise is nauseous to a modest ear
Yet you have shown a nearer & a better way
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Since the sons of the Muses grew numerous and loud
For he had writ plays yet ne're came in print.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Since thou fair soul, art warbling to a sphere
The sexton to her knell, be Anne Southwell
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Since time such a share
Tell eternal tomorrow
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Since you, who Credit to all wonders bring
For him, & for the World, long may you live
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Sir since you are professed to dwell
I must love there eternally
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Sir to be noble when 'twas voted down
That what you will accept, you must create
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Sir To be noble, when 'twas voted down
That what you will accept, you must create
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Sir To be noble when 'twas voted down
That what you will accept, you must create
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Sir/Extremely I deplore your loss
In being a slave to those are slaves to lust
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Sit thou not on, the judgment seat
I should be found, to murther
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Sitting alone upon my thought in melancholy mood
To hear the echo tell her truth as twere Apollo's oracle
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Six bitter Gusts, blew for six years
Who builds on thee, our stay and trust.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Sleep the best ease of the most troubled mind
And not by contradiction know th' extremes
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Sleeping by the river Glen, methought I found,
And still methinks I can the words repeat.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Slothful deceiver, come away
At least, so kind, to dream of Me
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Small rule in reasons want
No friend except you will
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

So clear a season, & so snatch'd from Storms
Came back in Torrents where it was before
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

So clear a season and so snatch'd from storms
Came back in Torrents where it was before
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

So fairly mounted in a fertile soil
I wish Parnassus to adorn my quill.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

So far as you, in learning's steps advance,
Their hell a smaller curse had been.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Some birds(a) there be sure they no love do lack
Are worse than birds, beasts, fishes, or insects
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Some Duties We Cannot Nature Deny
But He Imbalmed was in A Coffin Laid
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Some men do take encouragement to sin
Of being good, or else in death will end
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Some men regardless of their own affair
The world upon their shoulders they will take
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Some pity take
Say thou art righteous, good, and just
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Some work of piety go then and show
Render my praises to that immense glory.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Sometimes by April arrogantly decked
And but exterior accidents the rest
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Sometimes I can't but wonder why
Say thou amen. I'm happy then
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Sometimes with David, I do say
And make them all, abscond
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Soone After Abraham went with all his Train
And Fruitfulness shall in His House Remain
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Sordida laus sempter proprio quae prodit ab ore
Tartara quos rapiunt
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Sors mea nunc melior, quoniam me vita perennis
Caeli Porta pater (me duce)aperta viris
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Soul of my Soul, my Joy, my Crown, my Friend
Which they, & all the sullen world have lost
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Soul of my soul! My joy, my crown, my friend
Which they and all the sullen world have lost
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Soul of my soul! my Joy, my crown, my friend!
Which they & all the sullen world have lost
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Spain's rod, Rome's ruin, Netherland's relief
Earth's joy, England's gem, world's wonder, nature's chief
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Speak gracious Lord, thy servant hears
Must be to that alone assign'd
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Stay here fond youth and ask no more, be wise
He's only rich, that cannot tell his store
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Stay Prince of fancy stay, we are not fit
'Tis high wit-treason to debase thy coins
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Stay, Prince of Fancy, stay, we are not fit
'Tis high wit-Treason to debase thy coin
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Stay prince of Fancy stay we are not fit
'Tis high wit-Treason to debase thy coin
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Still when more troubles do abound
By thy supportance I am crown'd.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Stop the chafed boar or play
Love of a consumption dies
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Strange alterations in my soul
Then justly wish a quiet grave:
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Stulti qui lapides iactant et saxa retorquent
Nil discunt moris, nil probitatis habent
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Stultitia extendit castra et Tentoria passim
Et qui divitiis, praesidiisque valent
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Stultorum lapsum miserum subitamque ruinam
Et Fatui barbam mulcet ubique manu
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Subdolum Equum quisquis manibus palpare putabit
Nobilium mensas, agit et fatuum Parasitum
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Subduing Fair! what will you win
For happiness than Fame
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Such as a lasting happiness would have
Open their eyes in everlasting day.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Sure Abram's Heart was Compassed with Fear
The Father of a Great Posterity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Sure, sure, th'Almighty Tyrant of the skies,
As to neglect t'augment your happiness.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Sure, sure, th'Almighty Tyrant of the skies,
As to neglect + augment your happiness
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Surly and sour thou dislikest mankind
But for thy misery thou'rt an atheist too
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Sweet air refresher of mankind
For such another breaks my heart
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Sweet blooming bud
Where their chiefest part will grace.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Sweet were the words my mistress said
Put off thy clothes and come to bed
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Sweet words which like the dew of heaven fell
They are the offspring of that parent rare
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

1 Traveller Since fate will have it so, I must be gone
Dark cares, bright truth prevails, God's will be done.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

T

Sidney thy works in fame's book are enrolled
That thy Arcadia be condemned with fire
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

T'will not be long, but silence must be kept,
hath by his power ordained it to be done.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

Take a strict view of all things in their kind
Nothing exempt from change and destiny
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Tell me (Lucinda) since my fate
Not to know what to say
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Tell me how could you thus leave in distress
Then take my counsel, do not hope too fast
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Tell me how could you thus leave in distress,
Then take my counsel, do not hope too fast.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Tell me no more, her hair was lovely brown
To sing in heaven his everlasting praise
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Th'eternal word shall come from heaven above,
he shall be both divine and human seed.
British Library; Add. MS 10037

That gallants keep their word, and reckonings clear
What, what, must in the picture's maker dwell?
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

That I went to warm, myself in Lady Betty's chamber, because I was cold
Or the Chaplain (for 'tis his trade) as in duty bound shall ever pray.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

That love hurts sorest which doth late begin
Unaptly on my soule this pressure sits.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

That lowly vicar may in order rise
Will make him for a High Church bishop fit.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

That many Heliotropians there be
Yet am I sure to rise again to glory
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

That private shade, wherein my Muse was bred
Applaud the Subject, and forgive the Muse
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

That this agrees unto thy will
A quick maturity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

That thou dost cashou breath and foreign gums
He that smells always sweet, does never so.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

That thou dost shorten thy long nights with wine
But that thou'rt whipped, is thy peculiar shame
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

The Air's Vast Principality's So Great
It's More familiar with Men than Fire
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

The almond florisheth the birch trees flow
And paronychious peep upon each wall
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The amorous Lady Arran had been fair
Is to want sense of smart, and be past sense of shame.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The best of men, ill tongues may scandalize
So deal with all mankind, as with thy Friend
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The book of Common prayer excels the rest
for prayers that are most Common are the best
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

The Borrower of more then he can pay
Thou wilt have more respect from other men
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The Brahmin th'angry deities to appease
Which I may claim by my dear Saviour's merit.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Caucasines with Locusts were annoyed
Outlived their siege above their hopes and wish.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The chapmen likeliest to do his job
The profligate corruption of this age.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The Church and State as if in league combined
To the Church mill, is always taught by priest.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The Church in danger? O, what hideous cries!
How'ere their Hell may children fright like sprites.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The cockatrice as vulgarly received
Who conquered Death and Hell on Calvary.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The common usage of that dreadful name
Lest its abuse deject thee into hell
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The Consecrated Atoms Sleeping here
His God their Stay his deathless name their Crown
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

The Consecrated Atoms treasured here
Exalted Still in Their Original
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

The credulous are easy to deceive
Belief of falsehood is a punishment
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The crown is set, upon the head
And crown away at last
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The cruel Tiger Swiftly on doth pass
That pride destroys, both, angel, man, and beast.'
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Cuckoo's constitution's cold she knows
Give me dear God eternal charity.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The day is past and yet I saw no sun
and now I live and now my life is done
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

The devil will withstand
Doth lead, me captive, at his will
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The dubious Raven doth her young forsake
For he that hears young ravens will hear thee
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Elephant when radiant Sol doth rise
You see a wittol is below a beast.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The eternal spirit of life and love
To be involved again in life and love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Famine Equal Unto all Appear
Then Simeon Shall be Set at Liberty
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

The Follower of fashions will pretend
Why may not England use another Mode.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The freeness of thy grace is strange
Henceforth, eternally
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The full assurance of thy love
Thou'lt not turn hell, into heav'n for me
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

the Glass doth run, the Clock doth go
& thou Shalt Live Eternally
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

The glory of the English arms retrieved
To stamp his queen, and cuckold in one coin.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

The gods have virtue set upon a lofty hill
From all his children's eyes all tears shall wipe away
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The Gods of Wine and glorious Rays
Of Dullness in the right
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

The grace of God which to us brings
On whom our hearts are bent
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The half starv'd lamb warm'd in her mother's wool
Become the fickle lovers' heads
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

The happiest order of the blest
The proper element of love
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The heart of man's a living butt
That wasted not, for God was thee
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The hearts thus intermixed speak
Lucasia's & Orinda's name
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

The Hearts thus intermixed speak
Lucasia and Orinda's name
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

The hearts thus intermixed speak
Lucasia's, & Orinda's name
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

The heavens knowing that the tedious way
Your eyes might melt the snow, and make wet ways
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

The hunted Hart when she begins to tire
Let me enjoy thy everlasting peace.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Indian Moose three young at once doth bear
Then O that counsel let me ever take.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Italians when they mean a man to curse
And the conclusion is, that labour's lost
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The King and all His Princes Did Admire
A Glorious Morning which will Clear our Eyes
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

the Lady's faculty
To be as easily wise, as fine and fair
The British Library; MS Lansdowne 740

The life of man is but th'imperfect story
A glorious even foretells a glorious day
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

The limpid lady's my first guest
Then let me into thee dissolve
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Lion roars his vassals fear and tremble
None is so jealous as the mad brained ass.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Lion that of late so domineered
And such a doctor let me never see.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The lively Christian, doth alarm hell
To him that doth their heads, with victory crown
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The man who's honest, open and a friend
The firmest patriot; and the warmest friend.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

The Manucodiats as authors write
To God the fount of glory, life and love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Marmottans for unity's renowned
The Rat of Pontus's lovinger than they.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The mighty Rivals, whose destructive Rage
Who gave so many Crowns, bestow one now
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

The mighty Rivals, whose destructive Rage
Who gave so many Crowns, bestow one now
National Library of Wales; MS 21867B

The Miser hugs himself, and loves to see
From his dear Mammon, loved with all his heart
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The more my soul doth shrink from love the more love doth inflame her
But to thee, in thee, and for thy dear sake
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

The most true god hath given me the power
that shall give suck to such a son of light
British Library; Add. MS 10037

The muses fairest light, in no dark time
with sorrow here, with wonder, on his book
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

The nation had always some token
From Sunderland and the great duchess
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The nations, of the world do reel
For that, sung out, by thine, to thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The nearer I, approach to thee
Whom it desires, and longs, to see
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The news is come, that Ireland is quite lost,
T'abandon those who on his love depend.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

The news is come, that Ireland is quite lost,
T'abandon those who on his love depend.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

The Nine Lady Muses would make me their Guest
When ended I kissed their hands; so came away
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

The noise and riot which attends a Feast
Lest he should lose a greater happiness
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The Ostrich with her gallant gaudy plumes
Then o my God that love and wisedom bless.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The palm with weight oppressed still grows more high
But like the furnace flash upon thy foes.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

The pelican of nature nothing kind
To wound to death or work my life unrest
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

The period of the Christian commonwealth
Yet such as suffered schism to prevail
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The pleasure some men take in Masquerade
To save themselves and other men abuse
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The pleasure which our ears receive
Thou'dst raised 'em with a song.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

The Poet first his owne high praises sings
Retain men's love, when beauty fades away.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

The Poet Venus invocates and sings
And thus doth this first book abruptly end.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

The Porcupine went ruffling in his pride
Vengeance is thine my God thou wilt repay.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The Precious Ashes we have treasured here
As from its fining house more glorious Come
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

The prince of this world is cast out
Unto a blessed eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The Princely Persian led his warlike Host
And from Araspes first the business know
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

The public gladness is to us restor'd
And Death himself was baffled in it too
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

The Queen was brought by water to Whitehall
She'd come by water, had she come by land
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The Queen within her veins struck with desire
her trunk of heat her life the air receives
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

The Raging Famine Had Devoured the Land
And they with Fear and Grief Do think on him
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

The Righteous Keep off God's Revenging Hand
God's Judgements are as Great as Sin Can be
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

The Sabbath is a day reserved for prayer
for which (live many year) thou shalt live belov'd
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

The sacred knot of friendship who unties
Death of another, makes a grave for thee
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The sailing ship with joy, at length doth touch their long desired port
Though oft the tree I climb I cannot catch the fruit
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

The Ship is larger made, as Fools increase
The world, into one Fold, we Christian call.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The South wind blew upon a springing Well
That it may give the world perpetual light
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

The state of France as now it stands
Did leave them there and went away
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

The stately Moose being mounted up the hill
Let me depend (dear God) on none but thee
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The sturdy Quaker thinks he's in the right
Thousands, for want of grace, are thus betrayed
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The sun, and moon are glorious
To all eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

The table you here see presents
And triumphed in his funeral
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

The things men shall receive for being good
For all the troubles, the Almighty sends
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The things that make a Virgin please
Not superstitious, or profane
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

The things that make a virgin please
Not superstitious nor profane
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The things that makes a life to please
Death neither wish nor fear to see
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

The Thunder of his Power who doth not fear
The Lord our Friend, that died for our sake
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The toad and spider once would try the might
So shalt thou live although thy body die.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

The too indulgent Parent cannot see
Reproof and counsel, how they ought to live
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The two Angels Like Weary Pilgrims Came
The Sun on Sodom Rose with Glorious Ray
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

The upright man whom sense of duty guides
He there undaunted stands, and does abide the shock.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

The vanity of wealth and greatness shown
And earth's exhausted strength now wear away.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

The various Arts and Methods that men use
Which has for its reward eternal pain
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The various Games of chess and cards and Dice
When Men must give account for what is past
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The weight of some men's follies press them down
Whether to griefe or happiness they tend
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

The world's a bubble and the life of man
not to be born, or being born, to die
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

The wretch whom a malignant fever fires
But can in triumph sing, O Death where is thy sting?
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Then I am happier than the King
Brings pearl and Ophir gold to me
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Then I am happier than the King
Brings Pearls, & Ophir Gold to me. thus far Sr E. D.
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Then now my soul, rejoice, and sing
And still admire, thee more, and more
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Then Pharaoh With His Princes Counsel take
The Laws of Nature Doth us Mortals Bind
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Then take him devil, hell his soul doth claim
In Worcester's flames, he on his raving bed
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

There for a token I did think it meet
All anti-Christian foes to his renown
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

There is one black and sullen hour
Bewitched by joys we find below
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

There is one thing, which I would crave
And to its center fly
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

There was a time (woe-worth that heavy time)
thou gav'st them life, that now give life to thee
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

There's little Sedley, for simile renowned,
Till he takes Hewitt and Jack - for wits.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

There's no such thing as pleasure here
Who said of pleasure, it is mad
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

There's no such thing as Pleasure here
Who said of Pleasure, it is mad
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

There's no such thing as pleasure here
Who said of Pleasure, it is Mad
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

There's none but Christ, there's none but Christ
The depths that in it be
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

These Princely Elements the Lord did Place
And with his Breath Pronounced it was Good
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

They cannot dance amiss
who's grieved yet scorns to do indecently
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

They swell with love that are with valour filled
And Venus's doves many in a head piece build
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Things which presage both good and ill there be
who lends not hand to thrust him in boldly in
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

This Amiable Dove is Gone Away
As None Could Look on Him without Content
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

This Blessed Vision so Refreshed His Mind
Two Tribes to Jacob's Stock and Joy doth Bring
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

This Cap Jack Presbyter becomes right well
Which if pulled down, could never hurt this Land.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

This day I met, with trials sharp
Securing me from fear
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

This day my Blessed babe to Heaven ascended
which is all the greatness I desire: Amen
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

This Day which we in Memory Do Keep
For thou art Great and Wondrous is thy Fame
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

This Element's Chief Seat it is the Sea
Therefore Let's thanks unto the Donor Give
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

This Fondling would be thought a Man of Fame
A Cap, which should be set upon his head.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

This huge Leviathan for all his strength
Lest he and you into perdition go.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

This is confessed presumption, for had I
It doth obscure Palaemon not express
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

This is confessed Presumption, for had I
It doth obscure Palaemon, not express
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

This is confessed presumption, for had I
It doth obscure Palemon, not express
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

This little, silent, gloomy monument
Spread their gay wings before the throne and smile
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

This Monument doth not Commemorate
Even There yet no Inglorious period have
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

This night they say a Battle has been fought,
There's no events can afterwards prove bad
British Library; Add. MS 21621

This night they say a battle has been fought,
By this the mind is bubbled to repose,
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

This night we have, a jubilee in Hell,
At my return new mischiefs shall ensue.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

This night we have a jubilee in Hell,
At my return new mischief shall ensue.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

This one preamble serves for all,
And let the world now stare on.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

This said he weeps then hoising sail at last
Along the shore his ships at anchor ride.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

This sore break out again! Shall death and hell
Even with that water which came from thy side
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

This sort of Fool seems weary of his life
So others he involves in the same death
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

This stately ship courted by winds and tide
And then no Remora we need to fear.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

This table faintly represents that face
thinking it more to win than to wear a Crown
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

This ugly Sow descended of that boar
Whilst others hoglike tumble in the mire.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

This vast Leviathan whose breathing blows
Tis God that made the difference and not thou.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

This virtue does above all others climb,
Teaching us to forget, forgive, and love.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

This was the Happiness Adam was in
Sing Halleluiahs to Eternity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

This world, and I, can ne'er agree
If up my heart, to thee thou'lt wind
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

This world I cannot live upon
There I thy praises, shall record
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

This world is an enchantress, which
My God has gained my heart
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

This world is not thy Country 'tis thy way
unwelcome news to think upon a Change.
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

This world with all its pomp doth pass away
Leave earth to worldly men, mind heavenly joys.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

This world's, a prison unto me
That I must wrap me in
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

This world's a vain, an empty thing
Through Christ, who gave himself for thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Those dismal Regions that the sun beholds
More Joy than Clelia when she hears from you
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Those glittering globes of light which grace
Which (O deny not) all our hopes are frustrate
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Those that for trifles do by law contend
And rob themselves of an eternal rest
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Those that have eyes awake and weep
King James the peaceful and the just
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Those that imployed are the Apes to catch
Tis best for everyone to keep his sphere.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Those that the hidden chimick art profess
His primitive's dust (Alas) doth end his story
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Those Zealots that adore the rising sun
From the bright object that your pleasure breeds
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Thou art in the abstract, most dear
Unto the God above
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou art the only, only, best
With her dear bridegroom still reside
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou blessed Birth of the Celestiall Morn
Shall us invite to live with them above
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Thou Cowper! Guardian of the British laws,
The losers praised him, as they speak of thee.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Thou deepest searcher of each secret thought
As nought will wash but tears of inward dole
Firestone Library, Princeton University; RTC01 no. 62

Thou dost oh Lord, prepare our heart
That pride, may not forth burst
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou drawst a veil over my grace
Can ne're be fully pris'd
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou faithful herald of the morn
Do struggling seek to murther one another
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Thou hast my heart, my God, my Lord
Thou'lt surely hear my cry
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou mercenary renegade, thou slave,
The honest layman's faith is still the same.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Thou quibblest well hast craft and industry
And so thou darest not thrive upon thy trade
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Thou seest it fit, to keep me low
Till I thy face, in glory view
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou sitst between the cherubims
You may, then go your way
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Thou strut'st as if thou wert the only lord
Were they alive they'd be ashamed of thee
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Thou that didst on the chaos move
My God and king
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Thou that thy course with pleasure seek'st to run
Of Crispus learn, from priests thy thoughts to hide.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Thou, who first didst in that black misty night
This day, shall equal space in death abide
British Library; Add. MS 19333

Thou'lt scarcely let me look
Shall drink, eternally
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Though all the world should me a peddler's pack of pleasure show
for all the pleasures that on earth I find
Firestone Library, Princeton University; RTC01 no. 62

Though by desert, we nothing claim
Shall then, be wrung into our cup.
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Though I can nothing for thee do
And ever shall endure
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Though I seem strange sweet friend be thou not so
As for the rest I leave it to thy thought
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Though it be just to grieve when I must
Which is the right Antenor, thou or it
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Though it be just to grieve when I must part
Which is the right Antenor thou or it
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Though it be Just to grieve, when I must part
Which is the right Antenor, thou, or It
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Though this be true death is accursed
I shall arise when dead
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Though we condemned to earth forever were
Who to desire or fear was least a slave.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Thrice did I hear Britannia's genius shriek
She heard me not, I waked in a fright.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Thrice happy he whose na[me is writ above]
He takes his own and stilly goes his way &ca.
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Thrice happy he whose Name is writ above
He takes his own & calmly goes his way
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Thrice happy he whose name is wrote above
He takes his own, & calmly goes away
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Thus from a foreign clime rich merchants come
In subterranean cosmography
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Thus in six Days the Lord the Heavens Made
On the Lord's Day with Praises Sing to thee
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Thy beauties, dearest Isis, have
Could all their powers have made thee sin
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Thy favour most great Lord, thy favour show
Not wound my soul when thy bright aid imparts.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Thy marrying humour I dare scarce upbraid,
the punishment to serve the Parson cure.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Thy ways, are ways, of pleasantness
Worth having, as from thee doth flow
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Tibia cui Fatuo tantum solatia praebet
Et remos celeri concitet ille many
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Tis not for human race, sprung from the dust
In after times shall sit as Judge on thee
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Tis not your love that I implore
Permit but mine, I'll ask no more
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Tis now since I began to die
Too dead & dull for thee to own
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Tis now since I began to die
Too dead & dull for thee to own
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Tis said: the sacred word is past
The other to a never dying Death are sent away
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Tis so, & humbly I my will resign
But the next touch will silence all again
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Tis so, & humbly I my will resign
But the next touch will silence all again
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Tis so; and humbly I my will resign
But the next touch, will silence all again
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Tis strange that he unborn ere he saw light
God grant me an honest life an[d] happy death
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

Tis that unlucky sentence which has lost
And by the parish, was interred at last.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Tis true, our life is but a long disease
E're we can call it ours
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

To be unwilling or afraid to die
In an eternal motion still runs round
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

To boast of Fortune's favours is a thing
Have felt the miseries of cruel Fate
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To celebrate my great preserver's praise
There know thy praises without learning one.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

To die and to die young; and to die full
Except she had made earth heaven, she needs must die
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

To do a courtesy and then repent
And if thou merit aught, 'twill be repaid.
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To give a better thing for what is worse
Give most for that, which is the best for thee
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To his mistress clothed like the spring
Some happy creature do this letter bring
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

To hoard up gold, and see another want
So God will bless with life for evermore
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To hold our peace when truth requires our tongues
And thy reward will be true happiness
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To know, by art, when every Planet reigns
Not what may Head, but what may belly fill
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To love the lovely who can choose
In love to Thee that ne'er shall cease,
Beinecke Library; Osborn MS b.202

To man, at first. thou didst dispense
And make me, savingly, believe
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

To praise sweet youth do thou forbear,
Their prayers on them return.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

To save our Church which Whigs would undermine.
A red nosed dowdy, from behind her chair.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

To saving doctrines who shall lend his ear
That nothing can his hope of bliss destroy
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

To tell the shrine that its fair saint is gone
To whose true worth all pens do lie in debt
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

To thee my soul I raise
Thine Israel from hell
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

To Thomas Westfield join we Thomas Dod
That more delightful, where we hope to meet
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

To weep were poor, thy most unhappy fate
In whom consisted all thy joys alone
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

To you whose dignity strikes us with awe
And falls by that a truer sacrifice
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

To you whose Dignity strikes us with awe
And falls by that, the truer Sacrifice
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Toll toll gentle bells for a soul
In acquaintance to death
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

Tom Christie Esquire this monument made
or be able to perish, or be taken away.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Too strict a silence often does bewray
is more an orphan, who wants philosophy
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Triumphant Queen of scorn, how ill doth sit
And when you vanquish you insult upon
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Triumphant Queen of Scorn! how ill doth sit
And whom you vanquish you insult upon
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

True joy's a serious thing, as 'twere severe
Exalts the soul to a seraphic state
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Twas night when Heaven in sable Pomp was dressed
The flocks to Pasture and to Heav'n the Praise
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Twice Forty months in wedlock I did stay
So ill can mortals their afflictions spell
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Two mountebanks contended for a stage
Then let me ever to my betters yield
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Two years are Passed Since the Butler went
And Spread your Fame Over the Universe
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

U

Undecent carriage in the church does suit
Where God vouchsafes to speak to human race
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Under this Stone doth lie
A Man as great in War, as just in Peace as he
Bodleian Library; MS Rawlinson D. 1308

Under this stone doth lie
A man as great in war, as just in peace as he
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Under this stone lies virtue, youth
Though young, like fruit that's ripe he fell
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Under what constellation was I born,
And give me strength to bear my weighty cross.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Underneath this sable hearse
Time will make an end of thee
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Ungrateful Senate! Tools, employed by tools
By sons of men, the bad are understood.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Unhappy I, to live to see this day,
The stoutest Lion, flies the ass's bray.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Unhappy I, to live to see this day,
The stoutest Lion flies the Ass's bray.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Unless himself against himself were bent
Oh where's the power could bring this monarch under
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Unruly vagabonds that live by stealth
That neither fear, nor shame, with beggary
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Unto the wiser gods the care permit
Knowing what both the wife and boys would prove
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Unwelcome life why dost Thou stay
And faint strength firmly is renewed
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

unwind me O Lord from my sins
where I shall be blessed forever
British Library; MS Egerton 607

Unworthy since thou hast decreed
Thou hast enough to stock the town
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Unworthy, since thou hast decreed
Thou hast enough to stock the Town
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Upon a grassy Bank whose yielding Sides
So he like them builds castles in the Air
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Upon a silver current's grassy side
what as a promised debt to you I pay
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Upon all St. most Blessed Even tide
that Bliss which nothing Can deface
National Library of Wales; MS 4340A

V

Vae tibi vae maledicta cohors, quae nomen inane
Hic mandata Dei servat, et efficiet
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vain are those Arts which to no other end
But all for Art that teacheth how to live
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vain babbling in the church where men should be
Will hold comparison with future joy
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vain Erastratus was so fond of fame
Sure shame and horror will be all their gain.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Vain is the Praise of him that owes his name
Yet shrink and wither at approaching night
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Vain prayers and repetitions without sense
So he will grant thy mind that dwells above
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Valour's a virtue which for honest end
Swear fight and die-mere horrid Hectors are
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Venit amor gravius, quo serius: urimur intus:
Sarcinaque haec animo non sedet apta meo
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Vertue once in the Olympics fought a duel
Unless our God his princely son restore
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Victorious palm, triumphing laurel boughs
Descend on them and all that do them love
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

View but this Tulip Rose, or July Flower
If Man can raise a flower God can thee.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Villanae siquidem superest dementia sectae
Pingimus in teneris versibus, atque notis
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vir bonus et sapiens reprehendit turpia facta
Et vitam quaerit, diligit atque bonam
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Virtue and Pleasure do with various art
Is found till after death, the Soul can please
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Virtue consists in action: and the wise
My patience is resolv'd to laugh at all
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Virtue regardless of all worldly joys
As infinite rewards, when we go hence
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Virtue's blossom, Beauty's bud
Her wages got without her pains
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Virtue's Blossom, Beauty's Bud
Her wages got, without her pains
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Virtue's blossom, beauty's bud
Her wages got without her pains
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Voluptas saith, that her delights are sweet
Dolor and pale Tristitia may come
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vos o Christicolae Proceres, ex corde precamur
Et mihi stultigeram quam monstro relinquite mitram
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Vouchsafe this favour; as to tell me how
How much unto her graceful grace I owe
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

W

Anna, was once, the wise, the great, the good;
Semper eadem's, turned a weathercock
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Great Charles who full of mercy would'st command
Till the strokes struck which they can ne're retrieve
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Ovid who bid the ladies laugh
And laugh not above once a year
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Wake drowsy Britons and prevent your doom
To advance her cause and the Pretender's claim.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Walking abroad once in a summers day
That I may fly to my eternal rest
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Wand'ring and languid is the life he spends
Wise men are fools, when they never cease
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

We are complete, & Fate hath now
Be kept by us perpetual Holiday
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

We are complete, & fate hath now
Be kept with us perpetual Holy day!
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

We are complete and fate hath now
Be kept with us perpetual holyday
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

We are told by the town that a man of great note
To bail High:Church one day, and vote next for the Low.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

We cannot tell whilst here
To sights, immediate
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

We falsely think it due unto our friends
For time & death & sin shall be no more
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

We falsely think it due unto our friends
For Time & death, & Sin shall be no more
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

We falsely think it due unto our friends
For time and Death, & sin, shall be no more
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

We fill ourselves with fear
And see my saviour dear
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

We fools, to broken cisterns go
Upon the top, of Zion hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

We had been still undone wrapt in disguise
When marbles crumble to forgotten dust
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

We had been still undone, wrapt in disguise
When Marbles crumble to forgotten dust
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

We had been still undone, wrapt in disguise
When Marbles crumble to forgotten dust
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

We must resign; heaven his great soul doth claim
the approaching fate of their great ruler told
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

We the hundred and fifty elect of the gown,
And hoist up our own, and have an ovation.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

We will not like those men our offerings pay
To friendship, duty, gratitude & love
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

We will not like those men our offerings pay
To Friendship, Gratitude, & strictest Love
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

We will not like those men our offerings pay
To Friendship duty, gratitude & Love
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

We're all deluded, vainly searching ways
The gods conceal the happiness of death
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Weep the heavens? and not we
Else we, the spring, and all must die:
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Welcome my bosom friends once more we're met
Ever a proud, designing, crafty knave.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

Welcome sure pledge of reconciled powers
Our great example, bliss & ornament
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Welcome sure Pledge of reconciled Powers
Our great example, bliss, & ornament
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Welcome thou best of Valentines
Of ample joys, sink sorrows down.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Welcome ye Sylvan Shades and Crystal springs
Nor Eve by curiousness her race undone
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Well, 'twas a hard decree of fate
Thy chariot will like his be fire
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Well have you thought on the advice I gave,
Next time we meet I will the whole explain.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Well have you thought, on the advice I gave?
Next time we meet I will the whole explain
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Well, I have thought on't, and I find
But long the ruin if I chance to fall.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Well met Fidelia, how have you done of late,
In foreign lands my Country's crimes deplore
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Well met Fidelia, how have you done of late,
And All have not the gift of martyrdom.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Well met Fidelia, let me hear you rail,
And in good offices our feuds shoud end.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Well met Fidelia let me hear you rail,
And in good offices our feuds should end.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Well might the ancients, deem a grove to be
And now I'll rest me by it flowery sides.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Well sir 'tis granted I said Dryden's rhymes
Approve my sense, I count their sense for fame
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Well, we will do that rigid thing
Which is the strongest thing I know
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Well we will do that rigid thing
Which is the strongest thing I know
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Well, whatever sins by turns have swayed me
Without guilt without measure
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Well! we will do that rigid thing
Which is the strongest thing I know
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

Were I (who to my cost already am
Is only who's a knave of the first rate.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Were I a king I might command content
No kingdom nor a cottage, but a grave
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Were those thine eyes or lightnings from above
They heavens the sun the lightnings and those eyes
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

What a pitiful age is this
As rule by this shameful act
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

What Alien is there, hasn't a pious tear,
And with his mourning countess mix your woe.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

What are the comforts of this life
Still dwelling in omnipotence
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What art thou but a Fool? who when thou knows
With her to sport, that thou may have the gain
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

What Birth is this? a poor despised Creature?
Amend it, Lord, & keep it still with thee
Bodleian Library; MS Rawlinson D. 1308

What boots it this Pale Corpse to Crown
Thus are redeemed from the dark grave
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

What business? or what hope brings thee to town
None but has killed his man or writ a play.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

What cause have we, ashamed to stand
Unto our children dear
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What cause have we, for to bewail
And then my motion, will be swift
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What chance has brought thee into verse
So may they live full many a year
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

What cloudiness, hath me possessed
What thou hast done, do not disown
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What Comfort Now to Jacob Did Arise
When Morn Arose they Return'd to their Place
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What Dismal Sound is Here in Jacob's Ears?
For this Short Momentary Misery
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What dost thou ail, my soul, what dost thou ail
Shall in the arms, of my redeemer lie
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What dost thou mean my GOD (said I
Does not thy GOD know best what's good for thee?
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

What fitter subject could be for thy wit,?
And honey of Ciceronian eloquence.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

What goodly ghost besprinkled with April dew
And sure of heaven rides triumphing in
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

What has this world, been unto thee?
When creature streams dried up
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What heaven and earth decrees
She's matchless all alone
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

What I shall leave thee none can tell
As innocent as now thou art
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

What if I want the dross of Tagus Strann
That frees the soul from hell bred agony
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

What is it, that thou dost require
I may, find none, for them, to spare
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What is the Life of Man but Like the Sea
But troubles Soon Did Drive Him thence Away
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What is the reason (Lord) that I
And if not here, on Sion hill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What is the reason, I can get no more
And cast out sin
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What is the reason thou shouldst not
World's joy, and bliss
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What is the vain applause of man
With true renown
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What Joy and Comfort Now Doth Jacob See
Until My Head Into My Grave I Lay
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What Joys can we expect, nothing
Thus is our King, our happiest fate.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

What joys the blessed in the other world
That spent their mortal life in wickedness
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

What love is this, that boiled in
Up in thy love, at fountain head
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What makes me melancholy, what black cloud
That these discordancies may ever calm.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

What manner of persons ought we
When hence they flee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What means, this dismal cloudiness
Whilst I walk, in darkness
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What means this sinful. modesty
Fit opportunity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What means this strangeness new of late
The fairest of his game
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

What meanst thou hope to breed me such mishap
Then hap what will for I can hope no more
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

What meanst thou poor. imprisoned soul
And fetch me, to, the fountain head
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What meanst thou thus my soul to rove
Thee to a fuller store
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What mighty joy this victory has given,
Go sing, Te Deum to the great three one.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

What mighty joy this victory has given
Go sing Te Deum to the great three one.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

What mighty motion so my mind mischeaves
Alas alas that ever I learned to love
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

What Miseries upon Poor Man Do Fall
Where Fear and Hope Now Do together Meet
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What mortal can with his excelling wit
Till knowledge climbed up to this perfect height.
British Library; Add. MS 19333

What Mortal Eye can see the Imperial Seat
That Men high Praises Might to God Renew
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What mystery
And fit me, for, eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What need hast thou with speed
And by the law, of grace stands good
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What need I fear, what need I hope,
So finite blisses find a shroud.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

What on Earth deserves our Trust?
Bury'd in a morning Cloud
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

What revolutions in the world have been
Tis greater glory to reform the age
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

what serpent is this that about me doth hiss
come ye blessed and live with me
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

What shall I do? not to be Rich or Great
I'll be at least a Martyr in desire
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

What shall I say, what shall I do
And rest, although thou kill
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What shall we do? we're ruined, lost, undone,
That I'm constrained to go to Hell for ease.
British Library; Add. MS 21621

What shall we do? we're ruined lost undone
That I'm constrained to go to Hell for ease.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

What signifies it for to hunt, and watch
For Birds will catch without a mighty care
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

What Sorrow Pierced Good Jacob's Heart When He
He's Crowned with Joy Before His Dying Day
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What thou, through riches of free grace
O'er him, and ev'ry enemy
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What unbelief is this
Shall be thy sweet security
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

What Wonders were there in Our Iron Age
Their Names Do Rot and Stink Above the Ground
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

What's this that with such vigour fills my breast?
Great O my GOD, Great in Humility
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

Whatever praises are or have been due
To any person, may be claimed by you
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

When a man's own house is in flames tis then
In times of greatest danger that takes place
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

When Abraham Had Attain'd as God Foretold
To have the Blessing He Shall So Prevail
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

When Abraham was an old man
Instead of his dear son
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

When as that genial universal fire
Let not the Turtle have a chaster flame.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When British Brennus sacked that noble city
Or we are slaves to Cromwell evermore.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When Burnet perceived that the beautiful dames
The lady in gratitude grants him the favour.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

When by sad fate from hence I summon'd am
Till virtue re-exhale me that is you
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

When Christmas was come
that treacherously accused him
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

When cold fear my soul doth shake
But by thy name, all this oh Lord
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

When Cynthia with sweet consent
And get no love again
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

When Diafantes knew
On her one word of praise
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

When Diafantes know
As workers of my woe
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

When double-faced Robin gets the best place
Thou'rt plundered, cheated, and undone.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F34

When Esau Isaac's Loved Son was Grown
When thou Dost Die by Him and he for thee
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

When fair Aurora dressed with radiant light
Think on the Snail, the Tulip and the Bee
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When first mankind were swayed by passive rules
And crowned a man, more righteous and good.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

When first my dear I thee beheld
To ease my torment so
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

When first Pastora came to town
She can no more her freedom boast | finis
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

When fortune love and time bad me be happy
fortune false love and time hath done us wrong
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

When God (who is to mercy most inclined)
Lest with these Saxons you partake like curse
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When God contracted to humanity
Die to the world as he died for it then
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

When God, contracted to Humanity
Die to the world, as he dy'd for it then
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

When God contracted to humanity
Die to the world, as he died for it then
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

When I on faith, my thoughts pitched last
Thy name, may glorify
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When I sit reading all alone that secret book
Death me from me will lose, myself am all my foes
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

When I was fair and young then favour graced me
Go go go seek some other where importune me no more
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

When Ilium Priam's realm and Asia's state
Our selves while sleep our wearied limbs doth seize
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

When in full Strength with dire convulsions seized
Whose streams in thee appeared so bright below
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

When in Humility Men Low Do Lie
He May Partake of their Felicity
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

When in religion's nicer ways
And I in them, with both, this quiets mee.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

When Joseph's Born then Jacob Doth Desire
And Will Commit our Selves to Jacob's Fates
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

When last I saw thee, thou didst seem so kind,
That ever Strephon could have been unkind.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

When Lewis the Great, had heard of the fate
For he'll stop not a mile short of Paris.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

When Madam you were at the altar laid
Where none shall be revered more than the chaste Ignace
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

When man by sin had lost his God
Who is redeemed alone
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

When men appeared a rough undaunted race
For looks were then the language of the mind.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

When Men of Law take bribes, who is secure
Their Titles and Preferments got by Stealth
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

When mighty Nimrod hunting after fame
Then by his steps I'll mount his glorious throne
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When Monmouth the Chaste read those impudent lines
With the want of true grammar, good English, or sense
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

When Moses and Aaron Did together stand
For Her transgressions She Hath Lost her Head
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

When my dear love sat on the flowery side
on journey thither & bring me to my home
Beinecke Library; MS b.222

When our Emmanuel from his throne came down
By this celestial birth
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

When Phalaris for tyranny so famed
And make them roar worse than Perillus did.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When poor Galaecia aged grew,
The roses are o'er blown,
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

When royal Fergus' line did rule this realm
For sun and moon and stars shall for thee fight.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When sad and silent night had spread
By you, who am forlorn
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

When scorned Medea saw Cruesa led
Then from myself dear God deliver me.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When shall I bid thee welcome, death
Till thou life's knot untie
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When shall I leave, this world unkind
And drenched in love at fountain head
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When shall it once, be natural
To objects, pure, and high
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When shall that blessed, sabbath morning dawn
From the enjoyment of him, whom I love
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When shall this black night disappear
And growing up apace
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When slaves their liberty require
Should ever be my King
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

When sometimes I do stand, and view
Haste with thee, for to be
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When soul of Jeffreys did to Hell come
Modestly rose and gave him place
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

When sturdy storms of strife are past
You shall a question strange here find.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

When that eternal word, with sacred love
within my soul, and make my heart his tomb
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

When that fierce monster had usurped the place
But our Augustus Heaven protect and save
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

When that thine eye hath chose the dame
To hear the secret thus bewrayed
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

When the British saints and king
From the tyrant 10. and 4. Lewis the 14th.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

When the hoarse trumpets sound no more alarm
No terror striking names of right men there
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

When the sun removes up from the earth
Perfect in thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When thou art asked to sup abroad
Does not a supper but a reckoning hate
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

When thy stroke comes, it will dissolve my breath
So make it, Lord, when this dark light shall close.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

When vacant hours, admit you to peruse
Till equalled or outdone by you.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

When Venus shines, let young men have a care
Fixing his thoughts upon eternity
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

When we do get, so near to thee
Filled with thee
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

When we for age could neither read nor write
That stand upon the threshold of the new
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

When we our minds, and thoughts, do set
And live, with thee, eternally
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Whene're you fought, the haughty foes were broke
How well for liberty you spoke, and fought.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Where one would be there not to be
And so would I do mine
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Whig's the first letter of his odious name
Noll's soul, and Ireton's, live within him yet.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Whig's the first letter of his worthy name
Noble patricians, runs through all his blood.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

While all intent with heedful silence stand
And wife to Venus' son.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

While He was Journeying on with all His Train
And Must Acknowledge Him our Priest and King
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

While I am distressed with fear
God's former love may fill my eyes.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

While our souls stoop down to thy gaudy lure
Our feeble sense forgetting our exile
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

While with a strong, and yet a gentle hand
Like Joseph's sheaves pay reverence and bow
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Whilst by temptation, I am tried
No dart of his can thither fly
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Whilst here eclipsed from those happy beams
To lose my innocence and paradise
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Whilst I here absent languish out my time
Tis then my torture, that I suffer none
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Whilst thou sitt'st drinking up thy loyalty
In a rich coat thou'rt but a ranting slave
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Whilst with a strong and yet a gentle hand
Like Joseph's sheaves pay reverence and bow
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Whither yea angry winds! What breath
To whom both seas and winds obey
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Who being one, shall undertake to serve
And let no other object have thy love
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who can be well
Though I can't come to tell
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Who can but pity this poor turtle dove
That when I die I may but change my place.
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Who can give reason the he may expect
In heaven none but the laborious be
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who can on this picture look
Is whore in all things but her face
Beinecke Library; MS pb 110

Who does not extol our conquest marine?
Courage and conduct, Rooke and Toulouse
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F30

Who knows but what we call to live
That we begin to live.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

Who lives in love, loves best to live
then love begins his joys
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Who sees another fall into a pit
Never believe the same is safe for thee
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who speaks against the works of providence
As can all other creatures put to flight
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who undertakes to watch a woman's ways
Her chastity that his inclined to swerve
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who will not lend, without unjust reward
So shalt thou better treasures have at last
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Who's Fit to Live, But He that's Fit to Die
Therefore Attend Unto My Sayings All
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Whoe'er with life's uncertainties engage
He takes as taxes on his mortal life
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Whoever holds in contempt, Holy Writ
From whom the word is kept, will soon decay
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Whoever saw himself but in a mirror
Give him thy heart, that gave a heart to thee
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Whom does this stately Navy bring?
The suppliant World protect, or else subdue
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

Whom doth this stately navy bring
The suppliant world protect, or else subdue
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

Whom they forever have with love yet higher
By devout sloth shall never gather gain
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Whose all sufficient mercy I have found
Only that providence divinely sent.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Why are you sad, what news have you received,
As losing dealing often turns the cards,
British Library; Add. MS 21621

Why are you sad, what news have you received,
As losing dealing, often turns the cards.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Why art thou sad at the approach of night
In causses all sleep best
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why ask you me, what 'tis that I would have
With haste to a sinless immortality
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why did you feign both sighs and tears to gain
When you speak truth all will believe you feign
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Why do those frowning vapours interpose
For I in Christ have conquered death and thee
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why dost thou fair pursue me still
And sweeten though not end my pain
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Why doth pale Phoebe thus her beauty shroud
Nothing remembered that will cause annoy
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why doth she bid us have them still in mind
Thou know to aim, it held no state amongst men
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

Why doth the tears stand in the orient eyes
Ever brimfull yet never overflow
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why, hark ye me, sirs, - if this rumour holds true,
They'll trust to't no more, till they see him at Whitehall.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Why how now Martin what's the news from hell
Now if great Beelzebub himself be scared
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS L6815 M3 C734

Why I sit sighing here ask me no more
To pray and weep for him I am resolved
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why lookest thou, so sternly at me
Though Satan, rage, and bawl
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why lookst thou, with a grudging eye
It doth, so fright
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why must I thus for ever be confined
We give a being to another world
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why rage the heathen wherefore swell
Under the shelter of his wing
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Why should I hide my sorrow and why these fears
Only ingenious in simplicity
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

Why sitst thou musing thus
To this vain word, and him pursue
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why Thyrsis, thus abandoned to despair
For her I'll sigh, for her I'll never cease to mourn
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

Why turnest thou thy face away
On me, to all, eternity
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why walkst thou droopingly
And on him fix their love
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Why weeps my child, why weeps my dearest boy,
Thy worth methinks, proclaims good fortune near.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Will four moons more my fate declare?
To stand the shock of thy command.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Wilt thou do good? let it be done betime
Nor offerings after ending of thy days
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Wilt thou forgive that sin where I begun
I fear no more
Cambridge University Library; MS Additional 8460

Wilt thou lay the foundation
By influencial, rays divine
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Wisdom's Presented Like a Matron Grave
Which Hath So Bountifully Dealt with Me
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

Wise Solomon he tells me true
A time of folly, time to be
British Library; Add. MS 4454

Wise Solomon he tells me true
For Heaven will hear when men hears none.
British Library; Add. MS 4454

With a merry Roundelay
We'll at Hymen's altar pray.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

With a short line, and scanty wit
Who brings his Brother with himself to Heaven
Bodleian Library; MS Rawl. poet. 154

With all the charms of France and Rome, I to my native country come,
I'll pardon all, and what I've promised grant ye; all oaths of coronation, non obstante.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F35

With bowed thoughts low as this hollow cell
I kiss, and shut the alabaster book
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

With feet of clay to enter the most holy
Leave secret council to thy sacred breast
The British Library; MS Lansdowne 740

With hair in Characters, and Lugs in text:
His finger's thicker than the Prelate's loins
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

With such variety and dainty skill
That he might neither change, nor make his moan
Huntington Library; Huntington MS HM 904

With unseen teares and unheard groans
And now your sick souls despise.
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Within a dismal desert far from sight
And sent soft sleep to help the mournful maid
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Within a verdant Grove of old the seat
While Caelia to her peaceful thoughts retired
Bodleian Library; MS Eng. poet e. 31

Within our journey doubtful ways we meet
The best direction how we ought to live
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Without defect, a pattern rare
When seen, and felt
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Would'st thou be free, I fear thou art in jest
Thy mind thou'rt freer than the Persian king
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Would'st thou enjoy an easy, quiet mind
And usefulness, which inward joys dispense.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Would'st thou with fruit apply thy pains
Lay first foundations sure, of peace at home.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F33

Wouldst thou be cloth's with rags or penury?
Nor can he this obtain without disease
Newberry Library; Case MS fY952.B733

Wouldst thou Mundano, prove too great, too strong
heaven's aid, is far above the frowns of fortune
British Library; MS Harleian 2311

Wouldst thou my soul, a monster see
Be thine alway
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Wouldst thou my soul, be very rich
With him I long to see
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library; MS P1745 M1 P744 1671-3 Bound

Y

Ye children of the lord that wait
Under her roof with children blest
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

Ye commons and peers
For Old Bully, thy doctors are gone.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

Ye heavenly gods partakers be with me
But seek henceforth my self like
Folger Library; MS V.a.89

Ye sons of England whose unquenched flame
Where Liberty sleeps in her Champions grave
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 2

Ye true born Englishmen proceed
For we'll ne're chase you more
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

Yet if your love to weariness incline
Rather my death than absent life enjoin
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu1

You blessed spirits that converse above
To those who yet on distant earth remain
Nottinghamshire Archives; DD/Hu 3

You craggy rocks and moutains high
And witness that I that I that I am in love
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

You Gervase that did use your ground, with Marling
We lesser Orbs, thy greater light will follow.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

You giants, or hyenas that do dwell
That with the heavens, your impious hands make war
The Folger Shakespeare Library; MS V.b.198

You Gods this Poet now restore
Restore him thus, or let him die.
Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham; MS Portland PwV 23

You hypocrites leave off your pranks
For God accepts no thanks for murder
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F37

You justly may forsake a land which you
As are contended for, by heaven and earth
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Centre; Pre-1700 MS 151

You justly may forsake a land which you
As are contended for by Heav'n & Earth
National Library of Wales; MS 776B

you say you often ask yourself
Till after they were dead and gone
National Library of Wales; MS 775B

You tell me Dick that you have read
To the queen of Great Britain.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F32

You that in the country cell
But not safely guard
National Library of Scotland; Deposit 314/23

You that love puppet plays, masques, court buffoons
The happy fruits of blessed unity
Brotherton Library, University of Leeds; Lt q 32

You true born Englishmen proceed
And all through your neglect.
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36

You'd little reason to complain of me
When they excite the people to repent.
Magdalen College Library; MS 343

Your grace did promise on a time
I never heard of rhyme nor reason
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Your grace did promise on a time
I never heard of rhyme nor reason
Folger Library; MS X.d.177

Your grace did promise on a time, to grant me reason for my rhyme
but from that time unto this season I neither heard of rhyme nor reason
Bodleian Library; MS Ashmole 51

Z

Zebulun Shall Upon the Sea Shore Dwell
His Substance Shall Increase and He Shall Sing
Brotherton Library; MS Lt q 2

|

Carmarthen | A thin ill natured ghost, that haunts the king
Should e'er be thus condemned to counselling
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies; D/EP F36