Upon ye truly noble Ld Balmerino.

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Upon yethe truly noble LdLord Balmerino.

In this brave Lord, yethe Mirror of Mankind,

Religion, Virtue, Loyalty had join’djoined

To make him great in ev'ryevery Act of Life;

But greater still, when he resign’dresigned ytthat Life.

WtWith Fortitude went through his Martyrdom,

No nobler Motto can adorn his Tomb.

Strictly attach’dattached to Royal Stewart's Race,}

For qchwhich he died, &and by his Death gave Grace

To the just Cause he bravely did embrace.

Like great Montrose, he fear’dfeared no Tyrant Rage,

Next to his Prince the Hero of the Age.

His glorious Death to distant Climes shall reach,

And trait’roustraitorous Minds true Loyalty shall teach.

His noble Soul to us endears his Name;

And future Ages shall resound his Fame.