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Tltongh lov'd in Erin's em'rald isle, 3
Where sweet the shamrock grows j
Though basking in the Saxon smile,
Where blossoms England's rose*
The Scottish thistle sjtill can rear
Its Celtic head in pride,
And hearts as loyal and sincere
Shall row thee o'er the Clyde.
And hearts, &c.
j\ r ot,. — This song was written on the occasion of Her Majesty's vJs5t
to Glasgow.in August, 1849, and has everywhere elicited the greatest
praise from the musical public ; the following letter having also beea
received from Her Majesty, to whom the song is with permission
dedicated :—
" Buckingham Palace, September 4, 1349.
"Mr. Anson is commanded to acknowledge the- receipt of Mr.
Park's letter of the 27th ult., accompanied with a song in honour of
Her Majesty's visit to Glasgow, and to thank him in the Queen's
name for sending it."
" It would have been strange indeed had the present loyal feelings of
the community failed to find vent in. song. Mr. Park has here pro-
duced a song of sweet and lyrical construction, and with a fine, flow-
ing, and effective sne\ody"—Glasgcnv Citizen.
" A sweet and beautiful song, written and composed by Mr. Andrew
Ps.rk, with appropriate embellishments, and arranged for the piano-
forte. The melody is simple and very pleasing, and the words are in
the author's best style. Mr. Park has written many excellent songs,
i but none more suitable for the occasion. " We'll row thee o'er the
Clyde" will be a favourite wherever it is heard, and is sure to become
extensively popular. Many a sweet voice will warble forth this charm-
ing little piece, to commemorate our gracious Queen's visit to her
ancient city of Glasgow."— Daily Mail.
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