There is a lovely dedicated poem on the wall of this lighthouse from Walter Fredrick Campbell to his wife Lady Eleanor. I copies this into the log of my yacht which unfortunately went with my yacht when she was sold. Does anyone have this “Dedication,” please?
“Ye who mid storms and tempests stray in
dangers midnight hour.
Behold where shines this friendly ray and
hail its guardian tower.
Tis but faint emblem of her light my fond
and faithful guide.
Whose sweet example meekin bright led
through this worlds eventful tide my happy course aright.
And still my guiding star she lives in realms
of bliss above.
Still to my heart blest influence gives and
prompts to deeds of love.
Tis she that bids me on the steep kindle this
beacons flame.
To light the wanderer o`er the deep who safe
shall bless her name.
So may sweet virtue lead your way that
when life`s voyage is o`er.
Secure like her with her you may attain the
heavenly shore.”
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@islayblog always admire the lighthouse when visiting #PortEllen think it was built for Lady Eleanor – feel free to correct!
@SailawayScot you are correct, it was commissioned by her husband Walter Frederick Campbell in her memory
There is a lovely dedicated poem on the wall of this lighthouse from Walter Fredrick Campbell to his wife Lady Eleanor. I copies this into the log of my yacht which unfortunately went with my yacht when she was sold. Does anyone have this “Dedication,” please?
I believe it’s this:
“Ye who mid storms and tempests stray in
dangers midnight hour.
Behold where shines this friendly ray and
hail its guardian tower.
Tis but faint emblem of her light my fond
and faithful guide.
Whose sweet example meekin bright led
through this worlds eventful tide my happy course aright.
And still my guiding star she lives in realms
of bliss above.
Still to my heart blest influence gives and
prompts to deeds of love.
Tis she that bids me on the steep kindle this
beacons flame.
To light the wanderer o`er the deep who safe
shall bless her name.
So may sweet virtue lead your way that
when life`s voyage is o`er.
Secure like her with her you may attain the
heavenly shore.”
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