The Jolly Miller (1799)/Homeward Bound

by Anonymous

For other versions of this work, see Homeward Bound (anonymous).

Divider from 'The Jolly Miller', a chapbook printed in Glasgow in 1799

HOMEWARD BOUND.

Loose every sail to the breeze,the course of the vessel improve,I've done with the toils of the sea,sailors I'm bound to my love.

Since Emma is true as she's fair,my griefs I fling all to the wind,'Tis a pleasant return for my care,my mistress is constant and kind.

My sails are fill'd to my dear,what tropic bird swifter can move?Who cruel shall hold his careerthat returns to the nest of his love.

Hold every sail to the breeze,come shipmates and join in the song,Let's drink while the ship cuts the sea,to the gale that may drive her along.