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Fragment - Now Health Forsakes

Now health forsakes that angel face,
Nae mair my dearie smiles;
Pale sickness withers ilka grace,
And a' my hopes beguiles:
The cruel powers reject the prayer
I hourly mak for thee;
Ye heavens how great is my despair,
How can I see him die!