Scotland/Scots > Licht frae the smiddy o' Saunders Dinwuddie

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CHRISTIAN KINDNESS TO MINISTERS.
draps a tear o’ love on the threshold o’ humanity,
and, turnin’ silently frae the door, sighs, ‘ 0 this
weary, weary warl’. ’ ”
“ You are a grand beggar, Saunders. The kirk
should send you forth as a missionary o’ mercy
and benevolence.”
“ Aweel, Sir, a thousand times rather would
Saunders be ane o’ God’s puir beggars than ane o’
Sawtan’srich nobility, ony day. Grace be wi’ ye.
Sir. Gude nicht.”
“ May peace and love dwell with you, friend.
Good night.”