But just rather warldly, as ane micht alloo;
But, haith, it inspired me, and made me determine
To haud to the lair and keep progress in view.
Sae I tried ilka project instruction to gather:
When herdin' the sheep for our laird, Ringan Gray,
The Bible and Bunyan, I read 'mang the heather—
Aye whare there's a will there is always a way.
But my father he dee'd, and to help my auld mither
I noo had to struggle wi' hardship and care;
And aften I thocht I wad stick a'thegither,