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13 Mar 00 - 02:18 AM (#194111) Subject: Matrimonial Happiness From: John in Brisbane A wedding song from 1001 Gems of Song, Charles Mackay. Any idea of the tune please? Regards, John MATRIMONIAL HAPPINESS. John Lapraik 1780. WHEN I upon thy bosom lean, And fondly clasp thee a' my ain, Glory in the sacred ties That made us ane wha ance were twain. A mutual flame inspires us baith, The tender look, the meltin' kiss; Even years shall ne'er destroy our love, But only gi'e us change o' bliss. Hae I a wish ? it's a' for thee ! I ken thy wish is me to please ; | Our moments pass sae smooth away, That numbers on us look and gaze ; Weel pleased they see our happy days, Nor envy's sel' finds aught to blame; And aye when weary cares arise, Thy bosom still shall be my hame. I'll lay me there and tak' my rest; And if that aught disturb my dear, I'll bid her laugh her cares away, And beg her not to drop a tear. Hae I a joy ? it's a' her ain ! United still her heart and mine ; They're like the woodbine round the tree, That's twined till death shall them disjoin. |