The upright, honest-hearted man Who strives to do the best he can, Need never fear the church's ban Or hell's damnation.
Dare to be honest and fear no labor.
But to see her was to love her, Love but her, and love forever.
Now simmer blinks on flowery braes, And o'er the crystal streamlet plays.
'T is sweeter for thee despairing Than aught in the world beside,-Jessy!
Pleasures are like poppies spread: You seize the flow'r, its bloom is shed.