But of all Nonsense, Religious Nonsense is the most nonsensical; so enough, & more than enough of it - Only, by the bye, will you, or can you tell me, my dear Cunningham, why a religioso turn of mind has always a tendency to narrow and illiberalise the heart?

The upright, honest-hearted man Who strives to do the best he can, Need never fear the church's ban Or hell's damnation.

From scenes like these old Scotia's grandeur springs, That makes her loved at home, revered abroad: Princes and lords are but the breath of kings, "An honest man 's the noblest work of God."

And like a passing thought, she fled In light away.

O, my luve is like a red, red rose.

Liberty's in every blow! Let us do or die.

Critics! Those cut-throat bandits in the paths of fame.