Classic Poem

Hail to you! Hail to you all Hail to all who are present. Hail and welcome to the presbytery A sweet-sounding place it is to be near you, the place where the word of God would be heard. God guide you in good counsel so that this matter may take effect. Though the father has passed on, 'tis good that his son comes after him. You were put to trouble for their sake — far you are from your own dwelling-places; 'tis a sorry matter for me to tell that the bad weather followed you What time you depart with fair fame and good sense, God's blessing to you where you go. I cannot wait for a motion — I must needs betake myself to the hill.