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with critical observations and biographical notices, by Robert Burns

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MUSING ON THE ROARING OCEAN,<br />

/ COMPOSED these 'verses out of compliment to a<br />

Mrs. M^ Lachlan, zohose hmh<strong>and</strong> is an officer in the<br />

East Indies.<br />

Tune Drumion Dubh.<br />

Musing on the roaring ocean,<br />

Which divides my love <strong>and</strong> me<br />

Wearying heaven in warm devotion,<br />

For his weal where'er he be.<br />

Hope <strong>and</strong> fear's alternate billow<br />

Yielding late to nature's law,<br />

Whisp'ring spirits round my pillow,<br />

Talk of him that's far awa.<br />

Ye whom sorrow never wounded,<br />

Ye who never shed a tear.<br />

Care-untroubled, j oy-surrounded,<br />

Gaudy day to you is dear.<br />

Gentle night, do thou befriend me><br />

Downy sleep the curtain draw<br />

Spirits kind, again attend me.<br />

Talk of him that's far awa

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