Lays of Jesmond and Tyneside Songs and Poems (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Excerpt from Lays of Jesmond and Tyneside Songs and Poems

N o particular order has been observed in their arrangement, with the exception that those referring to Jesmond (mr. Horsley's favourite theme) have been placed first, then the miscellaneous pieces, and lastly.

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Excerpt from Lays of Jesmond and Tyneside Songs and Poems

To Sir W. G. Armstrong, F.R.S., C.B., &c.

Sir William! to your genius and your name,
The praise of men can add but little fame,
But stout Northumbrian hearts would not be true
If silence was their only gift to you.

To Lady Armstrong and to you we owe
More than mere words of gratitude can show;
Munificence like yours, so great, so rare,
Enduring marble should alone declare.

And yet, what marble or what fluent pen
Could mark your place among our greatest men?
Your works of genius, enterprise, and skill,
Themselves are monuments that nations fill.

Born in our midst, it is our boast and pride
To claim you for ourselves and dear Tyneside;
And though no native honours may you crown,
Your name reflects on us its great renown.

How shall we all your deeds of kindness praise?
For each new gift fresh thoughtfulness displays;
Man's noblest form of life you seem to live -
You live to labour and you love to give.

The church, the hospital, the school, our health,
Have each to own your fostering care and wealth;
But over all, our hearts most touched have been
By this - your gift of lovely Jesmond Dene.

Accept, Sir William, the unbounded thanks
Of every resident on Tyneside's banks;
May Elswick, Cragside, Jesmond, all proclaim
Your worth, your enterprise, and world-wide fame.

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