Memories of Canada and Scotland — Speeches and Verses by John Douglas Sutherland Campbell
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Still shall the waters, bringing wealth and power,
Speak the loved name,--the land of silver springs-- Worthy the daughter of our English kings. VERSES CHIEFLY FROM HIGHLAND STORIES. _GAELIC LEGENDS_ Oft the savage Tale in telling Less of Love than Wrath and Hate, Hath within its fierceness dwelling Some pure note compassionate. Mark, if rude their nature, stronger, Manlier are the minds that keep Thought on rightful vengeance longer Than on those who can but weep. Better sing the horrid battle Than its cause of crime and wrong; Sing great life-deeds! the death-rattle |
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