Nuptial Song.
Written on the occasion op the marriage Of Lord Grosvenor with the Lady Constance Gower.
Dunrobin the Pibroch is sounding on high,
Which Lilleshall echoes with fervour and joy;
Whilst Erin, famed Isle of warm hearts, tunes the strings
Of Leinster's sweet harp, and wild melody flings
To England's gay shore, where, with joyful acclaim,
Are mingled the Granville and Grosvenor's name;
Argyle*s loyal clan meets without cross of fire,
And pleasure rings loud in the halls of Blantyre.
See, nobles assembled in bridal array,
For the fair Lady Constance is married to-day!
And there at the altar, just objects of pride
To the parents of each, are the bridegroom and bride;
And many a fervent and soul-whispered prayer
Is wafted to Heaven to bless the young pair—
For by all who are present 'tis easily seen,
'Tis but giving the hand where the heart long hath been.
On, on to the banquet, bid Sorrow take flight,
This day is devoted to purest delight!
Not a trouble or grief, or a sigh must there be,
From Sutherland House, Noble Eaton,[1] to thee;
Not a tear but is mirth-born must glisten to-day,
But pleasure triumphant make each bosom gay.
- ↑ The seat of the Marquis of Westminster.
