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The Farewell To the Brethren of St. Jame (第1/1页)
the farewell to the brethren of st. james' lodge, tarbolton. tune—“guidnight, and joy be wi' you a'.” adieu! a heart-warm fond adieu; dear brothers of the mystic tie! ye favoured, enlighten'd few, panions of my social joy; tho' i tn lands must hie, pursuing fortune's slidd'ry ba'; with melti, and brimful eye, i'll mind you still, tho' far awa. oft have i met your social band, and spent the cheerful, festive night; oft, honour'd with supreme and, presided o'er the sons of light: and by that hieroglyphic bright, whio craftsmen ever saw strong mem'ry on my heart shall write those happy ses, when far awa. may freedom, harmony, and love, unite you in the grand design, beh th' omnist eye above, the glorious architect divine, that you may keep th' unerring line, still rising by the plummet's law, till order bright pletely shine, shall be my pray'r when far awa. and you, farewell! whose merits claim justly that highest badge to wear: heav'n bless your honour'd noble name, to masonry and scotia dear! a last request permit me here,— when yearly ye assemble a', one round, i ask it with a tear, to him, the bard that's far awa.