Scotish poet.
He is remembered chiefly for his sentimental and martial lyrics; he was one of the initiators of a plan to found what became the University of London.
Triumphal arch, that fill'st the sky When storms prepare to part, I ask not proud Philosophy To teach me what thou art."
While Memory watches o'er the sad review Of joys that faded like the morning dew.
"But Hope, the charmer, linger'd still behind."
"The proud, the cold untroubled heart of stone, That never mused on sorrow but its own."
