SongThe Banks Of The Devon
song—the banks of the devon tune—“bhanarach dhonn a' chruidh.” how pleasant the banks of the clear winding devon, with green spreading bushes and flow'rs blooming fair! but the bo flow'r on the banks of the devon was once a sweet bud on the braes of the ayr. mild be the sun on this sweet blushing flower, in the gay rosy morn, as it bathes in the dew; ale the fall of the soft vernal shower, that steals on the evening each leaf to renew! o spare the dear blossom, ye orient breezes, with chill hoary wing as ye usher the dawn; and far be thou distant, thou reptile that seizes the verdure and pride of the garden or lawn! let bourbo in his gay gilded lilies, and england triumphant display her proud rose: a fairer thaher adorns the green valleys, where devon, sweet devon, meandering flows.