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, Issue 673, Volume 41816 |
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... writing , and his opinions on various subjects of taste and criticism . These opinions , it will be ob- served , were called forth by the observa- tions of his correspondent , Mr Thomson ; and without the letters of this gentleman ...
... writing , and his opinions on various subjects of taste and criticism . These opinions , it will be ob- served , were called forth by the observa- tions of his correspondent , Mr Thomson ; and without the letters of this gentleman ...
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... write a Mu- LIX . Mr T. to Mr B. Has been examining Scottish collections - Ritson - Difficult to obtain an- cient melodies in their original state129 LX . Mr B. to Mr T. Recipe for producing a love- song— “ Saw ye my Phely " -Remarks ...
... write a Mu- LIX . Mr T. to Mr B. Has been examining Scottish collections - Ritson - Difficult to obtain an- cient melodies in their original state129 LX . Mr B. to Mr T. Recipe for producing a love- song— “ Saw ye my Phely " -Remarks ...
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... writing twenty or twenty - five songs , suited to the particular melodies which I am prepared to send you . A few songs , exceptionable only in some of their verses , I will likewise submit to your consideration ; leaving it to you ...
... writing twenty or twenty - five songs , suited to the particular melodies which I am prepared to send you . A few songs , exceptionable only in some of their verses , I will likewise submit to your consideration ; leaving it to you ...
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... write what beauty would blush to speak , nor wound that charming delicacy which forms the most precious dowry of our ... writing . I shall soon transmit the rest , and , at the same time , a prospectus of the whole col- lection and you ...
... write what beauty would blush to speak , nor wound that charming delicacy which forms the most precious dowry of our ... writing . I shall soon transmit the rest , and , at the same time , a prospectus of the whole col- lection and you ...
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... write to you , that on meet- ing with your Nanie I had fallen violently in love with her . I thank you , therefore , for sending the charming rustic to me , in the dress you wish her to appear before the public . She does you great ...
... write to you , that on meet- ing with your Nanie I had fallen violently in love with her . I thank you , therefore , for sending the charming rustic to me , in the dress you wish her to appear before the public . She does you great ...
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Page 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?
Page 237 - My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
Page 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.
Page 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 !
Page 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...
Page 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!
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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