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Thread #35398   Message #483101
Posted By: georgeward
14-Jun-01 - 03:07 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Canadian Boat Song (Thomas Moore)
Subject: RE: Canadian Boat Song
Nelson's site, like most sources I've seen, gives two verses of this song. An 1811 songster that comes down to me from my great grandfather includes a third:

Utawa's tide, this trembling moon,
Shall see us float over thy surges soon;
Saint of this green isle, hear our pray'rs,
Oh, grant us cool heavens, and favoring airs.
Blow breezes, blow, etc...

Any Moore scholars have opinions on its authenticity ?
-George ::-.--O