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A FAREWELL TO EDINBURGH

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(Written 1797)

Farewell, Edina, pleasing name,
Congenial to my heart!
A joyous guest to thee I came,
And mournful I depart.
And fare thee well whose blessings seem
Heaven's blessing to portend—
Endeared by nature and esteem,
My sister and my friend.