the banks of nith
the thames flows proudly to the sea,
where royal cities stately stand;
but sweeter flows the nith to me,
where yns ance had high and.
when shall i see that honour'd nd,
that winding stream i love so dear!
must wayward fortune's adverse hand
for ever, ever keep me here!
how lovely, nith, thy fruitful vales,
where bounding hawthaily bloom;
and sweetly spread thy sloping dales,
where mbkins wanton through the broom.
tho' wandering now must be my doom,
far from thy bonie banks and braes,
may there my test hours e,
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