The works of Allan Ramsay edited by Burns Martin ... and John W. Oliver [... and Alexander M. Kinghorn ... and Alexander Law] |
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[With a Gift of Books]
Madam please to accept this small
yet blyth diverting gift
that's ever ready on a call
to set our dumps a drift
yet blyth diverting gift
that's ever ready on a call
to set our dumps a drift
for every thing ther is a Time
says the wise Preacheing King
wha sang the Best, then its no crime,
but duty, aft to sing
says the wise Preacheing King
wha sang the Best, then its no crime,
but duty, aft to sing
Mirth firms our health & gives a shine
to Beauty wit [and] sence
& gainst each care makes us repine
an easy sure Defence
to Beauty wit [and] sence
& gainst each care makes us repine
an easy sure Defence
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Then madam these colections use
which I have culld with care
I'm still delighted when my muse
finds favour with the fair
which I have culld with care
I'm still delighted when my muse
finds favour with the fair
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