The Farewell To The Brethren Of St. James's Lodge, Tarbolton. Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B BCDE F GHGHHIHF JKJKKIKF J LMLNOAMF| Tune Good night and joy be wi' you a' | A |
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| I | - |
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| Adieu a heart warm fond adieu | B |
| Dear brothers of the mystic tie | - |
| Ye favour'd ye enlighten'd few | B |
| Companions of my social joy | C |
| Tho' I to foreign lands must hie | D |
| Pursuing Fortune's slidd'ry ba' | E |
| With melting heart and brimful eye | - |
| I'll mind you still tho' far awa' | F |
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| II | - |
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| Oft have I met your social band | G |
| And spent the cheerful festive night | H |
| Oft honour'd with supreme command | G |
| Presided o'er the sons of light | H |
| And by that hieroglyphic bright | H |
| Which none but craftsmen ever saw | I |
| Strong mem'ry on my heart shall write | H |
| Those happy scenes when far awa' | F |
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| III | - |
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| May freedom harmony and love | J |
| Unite you in the grand design | K |
| Beneath th' Omniscient Eye above | J |
| The glorious architect divine | K |
| That you may keep th' unerring line | K |
| Still rising by the plummet's law | I |
| Till order bright completely shine | K |
| Shall be my pray'r when far awa' | F |
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| IV | J |
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| And you farewell whose merits claim | L |
| Justly that highest badge to wear | M |
| Heav'n bless your honour'd noble name | L |
| To masonry and Scotia dear | N |
| A last request permit me here | O |
| When yearly ye assemble a' | A |
| One round I ask it with a tear | M |
| To him the Bard that's far awa' | F |
Robert Burns
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