The poems and songs of William Hamilton of Bangour collated with the ms. volume of his poems, and containing several pieces hitherto unpublished; with illustrative notes, and an account of the life of the author. By James Paterson |
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EPITAPH ON MRS KEITH. |
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EPITAPH ON MRS KEITH.
Whate'er all-giving nature could impart,Whate'er or charm'd the eye, or warm'd the heart,
Beauty, by candid Virtue still approv'd
Virtue, by Beauty render'd most belov'd;
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For blest old age, had treasured up in youth;
What blest old age, in its last calm adieu,
Might with applause and conscious joy review,
Reposes here, to wake in endless bliss,
Too early ravish'd from a world like this!
Where fair examples strike, but not inspire
To imitate the virtues all admire:
Yet listen, virgins! to this saving strain,
If she has liv'd—Let her not die in vain.
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