the calf

to the rev. james steven, on his text, malachi, ch. iv. vers. 2. “and ye shall go forth, and grow up, as calves of the stall.”

right, sir! your text i'll prove it true,

tho' heretics may laugh;

for instance, there's yourself just now,

god knows, an unco calf.

and should some patron be so kind,

as bless you wi' a kirk,

i doubt na, sir but then we'll find,

ye're still as great a stirk.

but, if the lover's raptur'd hour,

shall ever be your lot,

forbid it, ev'ry heavenly power,