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I turned me then to man, whose brow
A high-domed temple seems,
And there, I said, must dwell enthroned
'Mid Truth's encircling beams —
The law-proclaiming God.
I heard him plead with Him whose law
Is love to friend or foe ;
Yet to his fellows saw him deal
Scorn, penury, and woe —
Denying thus a God.
I saw him, with fierce murderous bands,
In whirlwind fury sweep
O'er peaceful homes, when lo ! 'mid blood
And ruins, orphans weep —
Denying thus a God.
Each to himself, so boldly claims
Whate'er to man is due ;
But sinks to thong-driven cattle, those
Whose crime 's a sable hue —
Denying thus a God.
Dungeons, the sword, the wheel, the stake
Have each its horrors lent
To aid the very Prince of Peace,
On love's own errand sent —
Denying thvis a God.
Ah ! how devout self-flattering man.
In prayers, and forms, and creeds !
But Atheist to the core he's found.
When tested by his deeds —
Denying thus a God.

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Harp of Renfrewshire
DescriptionA collection of songs and other poetical pieces, many of which are original, accompanied with notes ... and a short essay on the poets of Renfrewshire. Originally published in 1819. Edited by William Motherwell. With a portrait. Second series.
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Glen Collection of printed music
DescriptionScottish songs and music of the 18th and early 19th centuries, including music for the Highland bagpipe. These are selected items from the collection of John Glen (1833 to 1904). Also includes a few manuscripts, some treatises, and other books on the subject.
Special collections of printed music
DescriptionThe Glen Collection and the Inglis Collection represent mainly 18th and 19th century Scottish music, including Scottish songs. The collections of Berlioz and Verdi collected by bibliographer Cecil Hopkinson contain contemporary and later editions of the works of the two composers Berlioz and Verdi.