The simple Bard, rough at the rustic plough, Learning his tuneful trade from ev’ry bough; The chanting linnet, or the mellow thrush, Hailing the setting sun, sweet, in the green …
Right, sir! your text I’ll prove it true, Tho’ heretics may laugh; For instance, there’s yourself just now, God knows, an unco calf. And should some patron be …
The man, in life wherever plac’d, Hath happiness in store, Who walks not in the wicked’s way, Nor learns their guilty lore! Nor from the seat of scornful …
O Thou, the first, the greatest friend Of all the human race! Whose strong right hand has ever been Their stay and dwelling place! Before the mountains heav’d their heads …
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Song: Tune, Roslin Castle [ Later known as “The Gloomy Night is Gathering Fast” ]
The gloomy night is gath’ring fast, Loud roars the wild inconstant blast; Yon murky cloud is filled with rain, I see it driving o’er the plain; The hunter …
Again the silent wheels of time Their annual round have driven And you, tho’ scarce in maiden prime Are so much nearer heaven. No gifts have I from Indian …
I gat your letter, winsome Willie; Wi’ gratefu’ heart I thank you brawlie; Tho’ I maun say’t, I wad be silly And unco vain, Should I believe, my coaxin billie, …
O Thou Great Being! what Thou art, Surpasses me to know; Yet sure I am, that known to Thee Are all Thy works below. Thy creature here before Thee stands, …
“On this day the Club held their annual Excursion to the “Queen of the South”, Dumfries, travelling by Special Saloon Carriage from Midcalder. Dumfries c.1889 – The company numbered 11 …
“The Club to the number of 12 held their annual trip this day and, by special saloon carriage (a private train carriage for their sole use), visited Ayr. There were …