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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…
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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…
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…
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…
“The Club held their 2nd annual Excursion this day and revisited Habbie’s Howe, Carlops. – Peggy’s Pool, Habbies Howe – On account of the stormy morning, the members were delayed…