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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more
The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
In spending lies the advantage.
In spending lies the advantage.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
