Two original songs (1)/The Banks of Ugie

BANKS OF THE UGIE.

Tune—The Bonny Lass of Aberdeen.

As walking forth to view the plains,
⁠and to recreate myself a while,
When every thing appear'd so gay,
⁠made me forget mv daily toil.
So wander'd I, and did espy
⁠Brave Ugies Streams run smooth & clear,
I walked along and sung a song,
⁠for the absence of my dearest dear.

2

Her absence then made me make moan,
⁠into the haughs of Rora sweet,
For I thought long to be alone,
⁠I long'd my sweetheart for to meet.
Thus as I mourn'd, myself I turn'd
⁠to view the braes that was so high,
I spyed my lass, on the green grass,
⁠and swiftly she was drawing nigh.

3

And then with joy my spirits mov'd,
⁠when e'er I saw her lovely face,
'Twas only she I could have lov'd,
⁠in rapture I did her thus address,———
I said, my dear, if you'll come here,
⁠these streams so sweet will cherish thee
To speak of love your heart to move,
⁠I hope that we two shall agree.

4

O no, she cryed pray let me be,
⁠for I'll live single all my life,
Therfore, I plainly tell to thee,
⁠that I will be no man's wife,
Virginity I prize so high,
⁠that all my life I will it keep.
No man shall move my heart to love,
⁠nor will I be in love so deep.

5

I said my dear, how sweet is May,
⁠with all its variegated hue?
I hope along with me you'll stay,
⁠you never shall have cause to rue.
These streams so sweet, each other meet,
⁠in others arms they run along,
And doth rejoice and make a noise,
⁠in singing of their nuptial song.

6

The one doth help the others strength,
⁠against whatever may befall;
Till to the sea they run at length,
⁠obedient to each others call.
Rejoicing still to have their will
⁠to run their course, down fast they press
Till from the shore, and ne'er seen more,
⁠but sunk into the wide abyss.

7

And now my dear, if you'll agree,
⁠and like those streams, in love let's join
Oar hearts and hands in harmony,
⁠then you will be for ever mine.
United hearts will never part,
⁠whatever crosses may befal.
Our force we'll join, and will combine
⁠our patience to surmount them all.

8

So thus, our Heady course we'll steer,
⁠thro' life's dark channel, to the end;
The further we run, we will draw near
⁠the destin'd place where we intend.—
Where you and I will mount on high,
⁠up to the blessed abodes above,
And there we'll rest, and be more blest,
⁠where there is nought but joy & love.

7

Then if with me in harmony
⁠you love the matrimonial state,
For it is for ever free
⁠From all disembling and deceit,
no prying eye can e'er espy
⁠the pleasures there is to be had.
And joys unknown can ne'er be shown,
⁠but by enjoying of the marriage bed.

10

Then to my arms she did incline
⁠with blushes in her lovely face,
Says she myself I do resign,
⁠whatevor after be the case.
Into your arms from future harms,
⁠I do resign myself for life:
O then make haste, and let me taste
⁠the pleasures of a married WIFE.