Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.

The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.

However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.

Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.

Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.

Even a child is known by his doings.

Even a child is known by his doings.

Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.