The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry. As ed. by J. Currie, Oplag 673,Bind 41816 |
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Side 8
... perhaps , the most beautiful ballad in the English language . But let me remark to you , that , in the sentiment and style of our Scottish airs , there is a pastoral simplicity , a something that one may call the Doric style and dialect ...
... perhaps , the most beautiful ballad in the English language . But let me remark to you , that , in the sentiment and style of our Scottish airs , there is a pastoral simplicity , a something that one may call the Doric style and dialect ...
Side 9
... perhaps , do for one set of verses to the tune . Now don't let it enter into your head , that you are under any ne- cessity of taking my verses . I have long ago made up my mind as to my own reputation in the business of authorship ...
... perhaps , do for one set of verses to the tune . Now don't let it enter into your head , that you are under any ne- cessity of taking my verses . I have long ago made up my mind as to my own reputation in the business of authorship ...
Side 10
... perhaps alone cared for them , would have defaced the legend of my heart , which was so faithfully inscribed on them . Their uncouth simpli eity was , as they say of wines , their race . WILL ye go to the Indies , my Mary , And leave ...
... perhaps alone cared for them , would have defaced the legend of my heart , which was so faithfully inscribed on them . Their uncouth simpli eity was , as they say of wines , their race . WILL ye go to the Indies , my Mary , And leave ...
Side 16
... Perhaps , after all , ' tis the still glowing prejudice of my heart , that throws a borrowed lustre over the merits of the com- position . I have partly taken your idea of Auld Rob Morris . I have adopted the two first verses , and am ...
... Perhaps , after all , ' tis the still glowing prejudice of my heart , that throws a borrowed lustre over the merits of the com- position . I have partly taken your idea of Auld Rob Morris . I have adopted the two first verses , and am ...
Side 19
... perhaps you have written in haste , I may happen to observe careless lines , the re - perusal of which might lead you to improve them . The wren will often see what has been overlooked by the eagle . yours faithfully , & c . I remain ...
... perhaps you have written in haste , I may happen to observe careless lines , the re - perusal of which might lead you to improve them . The wren will often see what has been overlooked by the eagle . yours faithfully , & c . I remain ...
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admire ain dear Allan alter amang anither auld lang syne ballad bard BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN beautiful bonnie Bonnie Dundee bosom braw breast BURNS Caledonia charming chorus claute Coila dainty Davie daugh dear Sir dearest dearie Duncan Gray Edinburgh English verses fair fancy fine air flowers frae Galla water give glen happy heart Heaven Highland Mary honour Irvine water Jeanie John Anderson Johnson's Museum lass lassie lea-rig lo'e Logan braes Lord Gregory lover mair maun mend merit mony muse Nanie ne'er never night o'er Phillis pleased pleasure Pleyel poet poetry poor Rob Morris Robin Adair Scots Scottish songs sentiment singing sodger stanza suit sung sweet taste thee THOMSON Thou hast thro tune wandering Willie whistle wild Willie's words young JESSIE
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Side 81 - Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward's grave? Wha sae base as be a slave? Let him turn and flee! Wha for Scotland's king and law Freedom's sword will strongly draw, Freeman stand, or freeman fa?
Side 237 - My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
Side 238 - Thy crystal stream, Afton, how lovely it glides, And winds by the cot where my Mary resides ; How wanton thy waters her snowy feet lave, As gathering sweet flow'rets she stems thy clear wave.
Side 333 - The sire turns o'er, wi' patriarchal grace, The big ha' Bible, ance his father's pride ; His bonnet rev'rently is laid aside, His lyart haffets wearing thin an' bare ; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care ; And " Let us worship God !
Side 221 - But blessings on your frosty pow, John Anderson, my jo. John Anderson, my jo, John, We clamb the hill thegither ; And mony a canty day, John, We've had wi...
Side 19 - O' my sweet Highland Mary. How sweetly bloom'd the gay green birk, How rich the hawthorn's blossom, As underneath their fragrant shade I clasp'd her to my bosom ! The golden hours on angel wings Flew o'er me and my dearie; For dear to me as light and life Was my sweet Highland Mary. Wi' mony a vow and lock'd embrace Our parting was fu' tender; And pledging aft to meet again, We tore oursels asunder; But, Oh!
Side 333 - He who stills the raven's clamorous nest, And decks the lily fair in flowery pride, Would, in the way His wisdom sees the best, For them and for their little ones provide; But chiefly in their hearts with grace divine preside.
Side 217 - Of a' the airts the wind can blaw I dearly like the West, For there the bonnie lassie lives, The lassie I lo'e best : There wild woods grow, and rivers row, And mony a hill between ; But day and night my fancy's flight Is ever wi' my Jean. I see her in the dewy flowers, I see her sweet and fair : I hear her in the tunefu...
Side 197 - ALTHO' thou maun never be mine, Altho' even hope is denied ; 'Tis sweeter for thee despairing, Than aught in the world beside — Jessy ! Here's a health, &c. I mourn thro' the gay, gaudy day, As, hopeless, I muse on thy charms : But welcome the dream o' sweet slumber, For then I am lockt in thy arms — Jessy ! Here's a health, &c.
Side 224 - Glen? My minnie does constantly deave me, And bids me beware o' young men; They flatter, she says, to deceive me; But wha can think sae o