AN INSCRIPTION ON THE TOMB OF ALEXANDER WARDLAW.

Here lies a man, whose upright heart
With virtue was profusely stor'd,
Who acted well the honest part
Between the tenants and their lord.

Between the sand and flinty rock
Thus steer'd he in the golden mean,
While his blyth countenance bespoke
A mind unruffled and serene.

As to great Bruce the Flemings prov'd
Faithful, so to the Flemings' heir
Wardlaw behav'd, and was belov'd
For 's justice, candour, faith, and care.

His merit shall preserve his fame
To latest ages, free from rust,
'Till the arch-angel raise his frame
To join his soul amongst the just.