Union First Line Index of English Verse

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

First Line: How idle are mortals! (said Wisdom to Youth) They slight the clear dictates of reason and truth

Author (Last name, First): Hayley, William

Title: Content

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Last Line: Some mortals in vain for admission must pray But all who once enter go smiling away

Library: U. Leeds, Brotherton

Shelfmark: Lt 99

Folio: f. 120v-122r

Ref Nbr: 6320

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