If honest worth in heaven rise,

Ye'll mend ere ye win near him.

Per Contra

Go, Fame, an' canter like a filly

Thro' a' the streets an' neuks o' Killie, nooks

Tell ev'ry social honest billie fellow

To cease his grievin',

For yet, unskaith'd by Death's gleg gullie, unharmed, nimble knife

Tam Samson's livin'!