Union First Line Index of English Verse

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

First Line: When Butler (needy wretch) was yet alive

Author (Last name, First): Wesley, Samuel, 1691_1739

Title: `On Mr. [Samuel] Butler's bust erected in Westminster Abbey'

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Last Line: He ask'd for bread, and he receiv'd a stone.

Library: YO

Shelfmark: c.176

Folio: p. 39; see also `While/Whilst Butlerà'.

Ref Nbr: Osborn W0813

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Names Mentioned: Butler, Samuel, 1612_1680

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