"How pleasant came thy rushing, silver Tweed! Upon my ear when, after roaming long In southern plains, I've reach'd thy lovely bank! How bright, renowned Sark, thy little stream, Like ray of column'd light chasing a shower, Would cross my homeward path! how sweet the sound When I, to hear the Doric tongue's reply, Would ask thy well-known name."
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"September", l. 190. British Georgics (Edinburgh, 1809) p. 179
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James Grahame
James Grahame (22 April 1765 – 14 September 1811) was a Scottish poet and clergyman. His best-known poem, The Sabbath, combines devotional feeling with vivid description of Scottish scenery.
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