Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell
Scottish poet who became known for his sentimental verse and patriotic songs. His works include "The Pilgrim of Glencoe," "Ye Mariners of England," and "The Soldier's Dream."
NationalityScottish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth27 July 1777
dear original shall sin sure wish
An original something, dear maid, you would wish me to write; but how shall I begin? For I'm sure I have not original in me, Excepting Original Sin
might millions
What millions died that Caesar might be great!
conquer
Ye are brothers, ye are men, / And we conquer but to save.
angry meet raging
I'll meet the raging of the skies, / But not an angry father.
muse nature
And muse on Nature with a poet's eye.
cold heart sorrow untroubled
The proud, the cold untroubled heart of stone, that never mused on sorrow but its own.
distance lends robes tis
Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, and robes the mountain in its azure hue.
blood freedom seed tree
The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree
cold heart sorrow untroubled
The proud, the cold untroubled heart of stone, / That never mused on sorrow but its own.
both major safety school send
Major Whiting wanted us to do this before school started, both for safety and to send a message.