An Irish Toast.

Here's to dear Ould Ireland,
    Here's to the Irish lass,
Here's to Dennis and Mike and Pat,
    Here's to the sparkling glass.
Here's to the Irish copper,
    He may be green all right,
But you bet he's Mickie on the spot
    Whenever it comes to a fight.
Here's to Robert Emmet, too,
    And here's to our dear Tom Moore.
Here's to the Irish shamrock,
    Here's to the land we adore.

Edwin C. Ranck

Edwin C. Ranck was an American lyricist noted for his work in the early 20th century. He was a prolific writer and his lyrics were often characterized by their humor and wit. One of his standout works is the poem 'The Optimist', which reflects his positive outlook on life. Beyond that, little is known about his personal life or career. He remains a somewhat obscure figure in literary history.

Edwin C. Ranck

In Deeper Vein.

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My Life And Death.

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Loving John.

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    Instead of a song, boys, I'll give you a toast,
    Here's the memory of those on the twelfth that we lost!
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St. Patrick's Day.

    There's an Isle, a green Isle, set in the sea,
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    Here's to the day when the men that roam
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A Toast.

Here's a health to thee, Roberts,
And here's a health to me;
And here's to all the pretty girls
From Denver to the sea!

Here's to mine and here's to thine!
Now's the time to clink it!
Here's a flagon of old wine,
And here are we to drink it.

Wine that maketh glad the heart
Of the bully boy!
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"Love and song and joy!"

Song that is the flower of love,
And joy that is the fruit!
Here's the love of woman, lad,
And here's our love to boot!

You and I are far too wise
Not to fill our glasses.
Here's to me and here's to thee,
And here's to all the lasses!

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