 | The poetical works of William H. C. Hosmer |  |
A SCOTTISH SONG.
Giftie we gie, brother! giftie we gie!
Not yellow gowd, nor pale pearl frae the sea;
Though they may glimmer brighter than simmer,
Richer by far is the giftie we gie.
Not yellow gowd, nor pale pearl frae the sea;
Though they may glimmer brighter than simmer,
Richer by far is the giftie we gie.
Mair meet than this warl's gear for lad wha can sing
The wood-notes of Rob, is the buik that we bring;
The strains of a bardie whase sang canna dee
Have hallowed the page of the giftie we gie.
The wood-notes of Rob, is the buik that we bring;
The strains of a bardie whase sang canna dee
Have hallowed the page of the giftie we gie.
Loved name of the dead on its cover behold!
Oh! would we could warm up the heart that is cold!
In soul he is present, though viewless to ee,
While sadly, dear brother! this giftie we gie.
Oh! would we could warm up the heart that is cold!
In soul he is present, though viewless to ee,
While sadly, dear brother! this giftie we gie.
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