First Line Index

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'Tis no strange thing that Walpole's tamed `The answer' [to `What you said last...'] As disaffected timber. Yale fc.58 p. 63; see also `'Tis not so strangeà'.

'Tis said that our prince | Has a good deal of sense `Song' [on the Lord Mayor's Day] To see all these but as they go. Yale fc.58 p. 45

A wicked old peer `On the death of the Bishop of Sarum [Gilbert Burnet] and [Thomas] the Marquis of Wharton. Hell in an uproar' [satire, 1715] Will bring in the House of Hanover. Yale fc.58 p. 107

All in amaze at what was past I stood, `The poor mechanic's complaint' [`The opinion of one who wore for his motto Semper Idem. 1609'; 18th century copy] Lord keep me for I wholly trust in thee. Yale fc.58 p. 77

All people of England I pray you give ear, `Song' [on Walpole's trial of Bolingbroke and Strafford for treason, 1715] Mr. Walpole replied he could find none at all. | Which nobody can deny. Yale fc.58 p. 40

An old man, and his graceless young, `The falling-out' [pr. 1717/18, on George I and George II (Foxon F44)] Then happy boys are we. Yale fc.58 p. 156

Appear O James! Approach thy native shore `The landing' [of the Old Pretender, 30 Jan. 1714/15] And bravely laid them down for James's sake. Yale fc.58 p. 79 (incomplete?)

As in the groves I walk'd alone `A ballad, occasioned by a report of the Queen's being past hope of recovery. To the tune of Zephyrs gently court' [Queen Anne, 1714] But thanks the gods that him restore. Yale fc.58 p. 120

As Nero laughing saw fierce fires consume `Nero II,' [on George I and a fire in Thames street, 13 Jan. 1714/15] And call K[in]g J[ame]s our rightful m[onarc]h home. Yale fc.58 p. 103

As Satan o'er Lincoln was looking one day, `A dialogue between the gentleman [the Devil] that looks over Lincoln, and the gentleman [George I's effigy] on the new church Bloomsbury' [1732] He'd be glad to come off half so well at Cambray. Yale fc.58 p. 126

As tender lambs with wolves agree, Baker, Sir James `Horace epod IV. imitated...to Lord Cadogan' Is best at cutting purses. Yale fc.58 p. 143

As the pale moon the sun's bright beams o'erspreads `Found in the King's Bench walks just after the eclipse' [22 Apr. 1715] So let the cuckold to the king give way. Yale fc.58 p. 13

Aspire the god of wit__divine aspire! `Paraphrased out of scripture for the good of England' Cry out the tyrant's dead we will rejoice. Yale fc.58 p. 3

At James's house is a fearful rout `To him Towzer on the court scuffle' [on Prince George William] Instead of a child to have got nothing at all. Yale fc.58 p. 91

At James's of late `The bed-tester plot, to the tune of The Commons and peers' [on George I] That you'd pull an old house on your head. Yale fc.58 p. 147

At Rome a time of license and of sin `Upon the thanksgiving of King J[ame]s' accession appointed at Dublin upon Shrove Tuesday' What we must first give thanks and then repent. Yale fc.58 p. 106

Behold, he comes to make thy people groan, `Pasquin to the Queen [Anne]'s statue at St. Pauls, during the procession' [20 Jan. 1714/15] To stem by force, his madness and despair. Yale fc.58 p. 118

Boast not of Bolingbroke's retreat `Song' [`The new toast,' June 1715] All smiling join in chorus. Yale fc.58 p. 67

Born to a triple empire, I submit `On the King' [The Old Pretender (James Edward Stuart) on a sight of his own and his sister's (Queen Anne's) picture] Than all the wonders of her prosp'rous reign. Yale fc.58 p. 104

Bothmer acts Father Peters in disguise `The caution' [on George I's first ministry, 1714_17] Who sent a greater King than you to France. Yale fc.58 p. 111

Bow Albion thy inglorious head in dust `Albion upbraided' Than those who freed themselves and righted James. Yale [?fc.58, p. 79]

Brave loyal souls be not cast down, `A song on the 10th of June' [birthday of the Old Pretender] Who we hope will enjoy his own again. Yale fc.58 p. 135

Britain once famed through many a distant region `The advice' [c. 1715_16] If you again restore the Stuarts' name. Yale fc.58 p. 49

Burnet forever has the Whigs forsook `On Sarum [Burnet] and Wharton' [Jacobite verse, 1715] There won't be such another congregation. Yale fc.58 p. 105

Come brave boys and let us sing `Song to the tune of How now comes on &c.' [c. 1716] In spite of usurpation. Yale fc.58 p. 61; see also next.

Come fill a glass I'll toast a health `Song' What's that to him that's far away, over the hills &c. Yale fc.58 p. 55

Dear royal youth I'll ne'er repent `The loyal resolution' [Jacobite poem, addressed to James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender] To see a restoration. Yale fc.58 p. 152

Divinity and justice hand in hand, `On Mr. [William] Paul and John Hall esq. who were murdered the 13th of July 1716 for the love of God and justice' Abjured their king and Barabbas did choose. Yale fc.58 p. 42

England beware for the people are come, [`The Hanover crew', 1714] Sure none but the devil himself can come after. Yale fc.58 p. 64

Ev'ry man to King James drink a health `The King's health' [c. 1715] To the honor of James our King. Yale fc.58 p. 34

From dreary realms, where cold and famine reign, `A speech delivered by the high German-speaking dog when he had his audience at Kensington introduced by his Grace the Duke of Newcastle' [to George I?] The land, that made you monarch, worship me. Yale fc.58 p. 139

God prosper long our noble king, `The christening [of George William, son of George II]. To the tune of Chevy Chase' [pr. 1718 (Foxon E560)] Till they are at Hanover. Yale fc.58 p. 144

Hail happy Albion! Thou art strangely blest; `On Thanksgiving Day' [20 Jan. 1714/15] Thou has the will but thou want'st the touch. Yale fc.58 p. 47

Hard fate that I sh'd banish'd be `An excellent ballad, to the tune of The broom' [on the Old Pretender; pr. Edinburgh 1716? (Foxon E586)] Whate'er becomes of me &c. Yale fc.58 p. 138

Haste royal James, and quickly come over `Song' Would you but bless us with your return. Yale fc.58 p. 39

He comes, he comes, the hero comes, [on the Old Pretender, c. 1715] And Britons shall be slaves no more. | And Britons &c. &c. Yale fc.58 p. 99

Health to the king, whose touch our ills can cure `A Worcester health' Then all would love their prince, and all obey. Yale fc.58 p. 142

Here Sarum lies, of late as wise Ward, Edward, 1667_1731 `The Bishop of Sarum's epitaph' [Gilbert Burnet, 1715 (printed, Foxon W112)] For Marlborough and his Duchess. Yale fc.58 p. 117

Here's a health to the man, that will wrong do to no man, `A health [to the Old Pretender]' But here's his good health, and God save the true king. Yale fc.58 p. 168

How happy are the times to what they were `Occasioned by the repealing of the Habeas Corpus Act' By their own folly punishes mankind. Yale fc.58 p. 1

I am a turnip-hoer Wharton, Thomas Wharton, 1st marquis, 1648_1715 `A new song, to the tune of A-begging we will go' [Jacobite satire on George I] So I can have my hoe. Yale fc.58 p. 133

I love with all my heart [equivocal verses, Whig and Tory, 1714/15] Resolve to live and die. Yale fc.58 p. 121

If hell be pleas'd when sinners sin `The Bishop of Sarum's epitaph' [Gilbert Burnet, 1715] Then all are pleas'd that Burnet's in his grave. Yale fc.58 p. 104; see also `If heaven be pleasedà'.

If men are deem'd for loyalty `Song' [pr. 1715? (Foxon F221)] Were led in pomp by him. Yale fc.58 p. 56

In a council of state `A song' [temp. coronation of George I, 1714] Nor for all you can do to secure you. Yale fc.58 p. 125

Let Britons now a grateful homage pay, `The birthday [of the Old Pretender] June 10th 1715' And bind with Ormonde's laurels James's crown. Yale fc.58 p. 35

Let England's Church her sinking state deplore `To the King's most excellent Ma[jes]ty...The humble address of the tower of London presented by the secret committee June 10th introduced by his Grace the Duke of Marlborough' [1715] Give laws at will, and by the sword command. Yale fc.58 p. 12

Let the soldiers rejoice `A new ballad' [parody of a song with the same first line in Thomas Betterton's The prophetess; last line refers to Thomas Parker, 1st earl of Macclesfield] Give the devil his due, they'll do better than Parker. Yale fc.58 p. 149

Let Tories now no more repine, `A song to the tune of One evening having lost' Whilst angels smiling see the curst usurper's fall. Yale fc.58 p. 166

Let Whigs remember | The fourth of November, `Song', [1715; on the birthday and wedding day of William III, the birthday of James the Old Pretender, and the birthday and restoration of Charles II] Yet we barter the Church we own. Yale fc.58 p. 54

May the act against vagabonds reach the Pretender, `Upon the act against vagrants' [1713; Jacobite verse] Which none will refuse but a Whig or a Rumper. Yale fc.58 p. 128

My country dear I have forsook, Weever, [ ] `A court ballad to the tune of The children in the wood' [upon the word Grudge, and the last part of George I's first speech to his Parliament 20 March 1714/15; printed: Foxon N124] And we have got our ends. Yale fc.58 p. 43

Nine tripled and two are the years, `The history of the first 29 years' rebellion and usurpation' [1688_1710] Here's a health to such honest men. Yale fc.58 p. 158; see also `Ev'ry man takeà'.

Now 'tis the King's health `Song' [Jacobite poem, c. 1715] Confusion to them, that would set it up again. | Huzza huzza huzza. Yale fc.58 p. 25

Of doubtful race was Georgy, `A new ballad' [pr. 1718? (Foxon E565)] What does her here, pox on her! Yale fc.58 p. 141

O people of England! when will you grow wise, And the nation is curst 'till great J[ame]s is call'd in. Yale fc.58 p. 105

Oh! where are thou Lord Taffy? `A ballad to the tune of Noble race was Shankin &c...on the first of March, vulgarly called the Pr[ince']s birthday' [on the accession of George I; pr. 1715 (Foxon N55)] And so retrieve your glory. Yale fc.58 p. 123

O ye commons and peers, who are bound by your pay `The King's speech Englished a new ballad' [1734; pr. 1735 (Foxon S624)] When I have nothing to ask, and you've nothing to spend, &c. Yale fc.58 p. 153

Once and twenty and six pence not three weeks ago `An excellent new ballad on the fall of guineas' For fear 't should be seized by the Swede or Muscover, | Which nobody can deny. Yale fc.58 p. 93

Our gracious sovereign condescends `His Majesty's request' [the proclamation for calling a Parliament, 1714/15; printed (Foxon H250)] The devil's in't if this be n't free. Yale fc.58 p. 124

Permit us Sir, your humble slaves `The poet's address to King George [I]' Better than hitherto you've done the playhouse. Yale fc.58 p. 163

Pray gentlemens come now and see my fine show `A new ballad to the tune of Dear Catholic brother' [Jacobite; pr. 1715? (Foxon N89)] It's to drink a good health to the noble King Jemmy. Yale fc.58 p. 37

Prepare, prepare, prepare, `Song to the tune of Britons strike home' He'll serve to guard your Hanoverian crew. Yale fc.58 p. 46

Quoth old Charon, in wrath, what monsters I carry, `Charon's complaint' [deaths of Burnet and Wharton, 1715] What strength can bear up against Churchill and H[arle]y. Yale fc.58 p. 101

Scotland and England now's to be `Upon the union and act of settlement' The cursed revolution. Yale fc.58 p. 137

See there he goes into the nation's joy `The procession to Hanover, July 1716' May James then reign in peace and long I pray. Yale fc.58 p. 70

Since Hanover is come `[Jacobite] song' Now's the time for a restoration. Yale fc.58 p. 28

Since the scum of these three nations `To the King's most excellent Majesty, the humble address of the mayor, aldermen...and loyal hundreds of Drury' His own good subjects ne'er may want. Yale fc.58 p. 150

So oft I've seen a mimic thing `Upon the King's speech a simile to an echo in St. James' Park' Whate'er the enchanting spirit muttered. Yale fc.58 p. 7

Stretched as I lie on bed of state `Supposed to be thought of in a bed where two kings of the Stuart blood had lain' And Britain's still more hard to reign. Yale fc.58 p. 169

The christening was not yet begun `A ballad' [on the christening of George William, infant son of George II, and the quarrel between his father and George I; pr. 1717/8? (Foxon E541] By foreign bears o'errun. Yale fc.58 p. 86

The devils were brawling, when Burnet descending `The d[evil] and Dr. Burnet' [1715] Great G[eorge] live forever, Amen cried all Hell. Yale fc.58 p. 167

The first and greatest, who betray'd long since `The three Olivers' [Cromwell, William III, George I] Then sum up all, and you may guess the third. Yale fc.58 p. 13

The glorious monarch, who fills the British throne, `On King G[eorge]'s statue in the 'Change' None, but his whores, can tell he's flesh and blood. Yale fc.58 p. 142

The golden age is now at last restor'd `On the Thanksgiving Day' [20 March 1714/15, for George I's accession; printed, Foxon B284] This day old Nol to judgment brought his king. Yale fc.58 p. 122

The man that fell by faction's strife, `St. Paul the second' [on the Jacobite William Paul; pr. 1716 (Foxon P571] Of great St. Paul the second. Yale fc.58 p. 83

The scourge of heaven, the prophet's lifted rod, `The plagues of Nod' [Jacobite; pr. 1715 (Foxon P469)] Look up ye slaves! Deliverance is nigh. Yale fc.58 p. 27

This paper I stick on the wall `A paper stuck on the wall at St. Paul's, June 7, 1716 [on the Jacobite William Paul]' And send you to damnation. Yale fc.58 p. 53

Three years of blood, of misery, and oppression `Upon the times' [c. 1715] And car[eles]sly expend the heir's estate. Yale fc.58 p. 11

To all ye Tories far from court, `A song by the Earl of Dorset' [i.e., in imitation of his `To all ye ladies now at land'. Jacobite; pr.1714/15 (Foxon N125)] So you're to blame if unprepared. Yale fc.58 p. 72

To see guid corn grow on the rigs, `A [Jacobite] song' Oh this would do mickle to wanton me. Yale fc.58 p. 125

To you German Sir, a petition I bring `The petition [of Tyburn]' [ Jacobite; pr. 1718? (Foxon P194)] For I've got all the world, when I've you in a string. | Which nobody can deny. Yale fc.58 p. 96

Tom Hooker did prognosticate `Song' [on the Old Pretender] Or the king enjoys his own again. Yale fc.58 p. 59

Tonight usurping tyranny attend, `A prologue to the tragedy of the Lady Jane Grey' [by Nicholas Rowe; acted at Drury Lane, 20 April 1715; Jacobite satire] And rule with mercy by a right divine. Yale fc.58 p. 117

Two hopeful youths are sprung from George's loins Hervey, John Hervey of Ickworth, baron, 1696_1743 `Duke of Cumberland and Prince Frederick' [1738?] The prattling monkey, or the lump of lead. Yale fc.58 p. 132

Upon your salvation, `The new oath' [c. 1715] And prevent your damnation. Yale fc.58 p. 128

We have two kings, the one is true, `The Pretender, to the tune of Daniel Cooper and his man' [Jacobite; pr. 1717/18 (Foxon P1042)] Then judge who is Pretender. Yale fc.58 p. 154

We who were never yet at quiet `The Presb[yteria]ns' address to the King' Your faithful subjects, or we lie all. Yale [?fc.58, p. 55]

What a cursed crew have we got `A [Jacobite] song' [pr. 1715? (Foxon N185)] And he's welcome home. Yale fc.58 p. 168

What Briton can survey that heavenly face, `By a lady looking on the Chevalier's [the Old Pretender's] picture' Each other, and restore Britannia's bliss. Yale fc.58 p. 6

What you said last we all allow `The Maypole in the Strand speaking to that at Farnham' [at the time of the late appearance in the clouds, 6 March 1715/16; answered by `'Tis no strange thing...'] Be never sawed for blocks. Yale fc.58 p. 62

When Britons lay by foreigners oppress'd `The following lines were put up in the rooms of Bath' James cures the fever and the evil too. Yale fc.58 p. 170

When dames of Britain shall espouse `A prophecy' [Jacobite; pr. c. 1715 (Foxon P1136)] May hope to see a restoration. Yale fc.58 p. 125

When English no more shall be spoken at court, `The prophecy made English by the Bishop of Sarum' [1714] First Luther, then Calvin, then Turk, then the devil and all. Yale fc.58 p. 102

When first old Father Thames espied `The same [a Latin poem entitled Theodoria] in English' The true and certain heir apparent of the crown. Yale fc.58 p. 160

When George, the great Elector of Hanover `The Dutch embassy' [pr. 1714/15? (Foxon D558)] They march'd away, and so the farce was done. Yale fc.58 p. 112

When Israel first provok'd the living Lord `Upon the thanksgiving for King G[eorge I]'s accession appointed at Dublin upon Shrove Tuesday' [imitation of Dorset's satire] Much as B[isho]p Burnet did St. Paul. Yale fc.58 p. 106

When royal Anna wore the British crown, `The advice' [c. 1715] Than be turned out, when J[ame]s shall claim his own. Yale fc.58 p. 100

When royal Anne resigned her breath, `[The King's] speech paraphrased in plain English meter...' [March 1714/15; printed (Foxon M519)] George and his tribe went home again. Yale fc.58 p. 15

When, royal youth, must we be blest again `An imitation of Horace ode the 5th book the 4th to the King [the Old Pretender]' [pr. 1716_20 (Foxon I21)] And consecrate with mirth his restoration day. Yale fc.58 p. 31

When Torrington to save our fleet, `The Lord Bolingbroke proved guilty of high treason' [upon his impeachment, June 1715; printed, Foxon L257] Till you come back like Burnet. Yale fc.58 p. 29

Whilst Albion, to her rebel sons a prey `On the 29th of May' [1715] K[in]g J[ame]s she th[rone]d, as he did Charles before. Yale fc.58 p. 101

Whilst whores ruled Charles, those whores I rul'd `King John's reign Duke of Marlborough' [1714/15] A friend at b[a]r shall send him home again. Yale fc.58 p. 104

Why should honest men despair [to the tune of When I was a dame of honor] God's justice or his power. Yale fc.58 p. 137

With favor and fortune fastidiously blest, Swift, Jonathan, 1667_1745 [on Sir Robert Walpole; translation of eight lines of French verse on Cardinal Fleury. Also attr. Samuel Wesley the younger; pr. 1731? (Foxon S830)] 'Tis the cur-dog of Britain, and spaniel of Spain. Yale fc.58 p. 133

Ye hypocrites are these your pranks Burns, Robert, 1759_1796 `Stuck up in several places of the city on the day appointed for the Thanksgiving' Does God require thanks for murder. Yale fc.58 p. 41

You, ladies fair of old England `The fair penitent [Sophia Dorothea, divorced wife of George I]'s doleful petition composed by Bob the sincere and dropped by Zachariah in a meeting house' [accession of George I] His mien was great his robes were gay.... Yale fc.58 p. 8 (incomplete); see also `Ye ladies fair..'.

Union First Line Index of English Verse

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Union First Line Index of English Verse

13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)

13^th-19^th Century (bulk 1500-1800)