Works with a theme of anguish (52)
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A Penitential thought, in the hour of Remorse - Intended for a Tragedy
鈥淎ll devil as I am, a damned wretch ...鈥
A poem written in 1771-9 and performed by Jonathan Watson
A Prayer, Under the Pressure of violent Anguish
鈥淥 Thou Great Being! What Thou art ...鈥
A poem written in 1781 and performed by Shirley Henderson
A Waukrife Minnie
鈥淲haur are you gaun, my bony lass, ...鈥
A poem written in 1789 and performed by John Cairney
Altered from an old English song
鈥淗ow cruel are the Parents ...鈥
A song written in 1795 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Blythe hae I been on yon hill
鈥淏lythe hae I been on yon hill ...鈥
A song written in 1793 and performed by John Ramage
Can you leave me thus, my Katy
鈥淐anst thou leave me thus, my Katy ...鈥
A song written in 1794 and performed by Gary Lewis
Clarinda (Mistress of my soul)
鈥淐larinda, mistress of my soul ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by Gerry Mulgrew
Craigieburn wood
鈥淪weet close the evening on Craigieburn-wood ...鈥
A song written in 1792 and performed by Douglas Henshall
Elegy on Captain MH, A gentleman who held the patent for his honours immediately from almighty god
鈥淥 Death! Thy Tyrant Fell and bloody! ...鈥
An epitaph written in 1788 and performed by Phyllida Law
English Song
鈥淔orlorn, my Love, no comfort near ...鈥
A song written in 1795 and performed by Stella Gonet
Eppie Mcnab
鈥淥 saw ye my dearie, my Eppie Mcnab ...鈥
A song written in 1791 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Esteem For Chloris
鈥淎h, Chloris, since it may not be ...鈥
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
Farewell Thou Stream
鈥淔arewell, thou stream that winding flows ...鈥
A poem written in 1794 and performed by Lorraine McIntosh
Had I a cave
鈥淗ad I a cave on some wild, distant shore ...鈥
A song written in 1793 and performed by John Ramage
Here awa', there awa'
鈥淗ere awa', there awa', wandering, Willie ...鈥
A song written in 1792 and performed by Shirley Henderson
Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear
鈥淗ere's a health to ane I lo'e dear ...鈥
A poem written in 1796 and performed by Cal Macaninch
How lang and dreary is the night
鈥淗ow lang and dreary is the night ...鈥
A song written in 1794 and performed by Laura Fraser
Jeremiah 15th, Ch 10 V
鈥淎h, woe is me, my mother dear! ...鈥
A poem written in 1786 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Lines Written on a Banknote
鈥淲ae worth thy pow'r, thou cursed leaf! ...鈥
A poem written in 1786 and performed by Liam Brennan
Lord Gregory
鈥淥 mirk, mirk is this midnight hour ...鈥
A song written in 1793 and performed by Laura Fraser
Man Was Made To Mourn
鈥淲hen chill November's surly blast ...鈥
An epitaph written in 1784 and performed by Bill Paterson
McPherson's Farewell
鈥淔arewell, ye dungeons dark and strong ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by Paul Young
O dear Minny, what shall I do?
鈥淥 dear minny, what shall I do? ...鈥
A song written in 1790 and performed by Alison Peebles
On the death of John M'Leod, Esq.
鈥淪ad thou tale, thou idle page ...鈥
A poem written in 1787 and performed by Dawn Steele
On the death of the late Lord President Dundas
鈥淟one on the bleaky hills, the straying flocks ...鈥
An elegy written in 1787 and performed by Kate Dickie
Passion's Cry
鈥淚n vain would Prudence, with decorous sneer ...鈥
A poem written in 1793 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Raving winds around her blowing
鈥淩aving winds around her blowing ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by Billy Boyd
Remorse
鈥淥ff all the numerous ills that hurt our peace ...鈥
A poem written in 1784 and performed by Gerry Carruthers
Saw Ye My Phely
鈥淥 Saw ye my dearie, my Phely? ...鈥
A poem written in 1794 and performed by Cal Macaninch
She says she lo'es me best of a'
鈥淪ae flaxen were her ringlets ...鈥
A song written in 1793 and performed by Douglas Henshall
She's fair and fause
鈥渟he's fair and fause that causes my smart ...鈥
A song written in 1792 and performed by Gerry Mulgrew
Sketch for an Elegy
鈥淐raigdarroch, fam'd for speaking art ...鈥
An elegy written in 1788 and performed by Phyllida Law
Strathallan's Lament
鈥淭hickest night, surround my dwelling! ...鈥
A song written in 1787 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Sweet fa's the eve on Craigieburn
鈥淪weet fa's the eve on Craigieburn ...鈥
A poem written in 1795 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Sylvander to Clarinda
鈥淲hen dear Clarinda, matchless fair ...鈥
A poem written in 1787 and performed by Simon Donald
The Death and Dying Words of Poor Mailie, The Author's Only Pet Yowe, An Unco Mournfu' Tale
鈥淎s Mailie, an' her lambs thegither ...鈥
A poem written in 1783 and performed by Blythe Duff
The Lament. Occasioned by the Unfortunate Issue of a Friend's Amour
鈥淥 thou pale orb that silent shines ...鈥
A poem written in 1786 and performed by David Hayman
The Lazy Mist
鈥渢he lazy mist hangs from the brow of the hill ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by Dawn Steele
The Northern Lass
鈥淭hough cruel fate should bid us apart ...鈥
A song written in 1786 and performed by John Shedden
The small birds rejoice
鈥淭he small birds rejoice in the green leaves returning ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by Billy Boyd
Thine am I, my Chloris fair
鈥淭hine am I, my Chloris fair ...鈥
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
To Mary in Heaven
鈥淭hou lingering star with lessening ray ...鈥
A song written in 1795 and performed by Dougray Scott
To Robert Graham of Fintry Esq
鈥淟ate crippled of an arm, and now a leg ...鈥
An epistle written in 1791 and performed by Paul Young
Twas na her bonie blue e'e
鈥'Twas na her bonie blue e'e was my ruin ...鈥
A song written in 1795 and performed by John Ramage
Where Helen Lies
鈥淥 that I were where Helen lies ...鈥
A song written in 1788 and performed by John Shedden
Will ye go to the Indies, my Mary
鈥淲ill ye go to the Indies, my Mary ...鈥
A song written in 1792 and performed by Phil McKee
Wilt thou be my Dearie
鈥淲ilt thou be my Dearie ...鈥
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
