Sentence:  It is now for us to say, that with very considerable powers of fancy, and a deep feeling of enthusiasm, he [James G. Small] has described the scenes of his romantic rambles, and recorded the historical or traditional events for which he cherishes such a warm veneration, in song that by turns <WSD>exhilarates</WSD>, captivates, and melts; and that will especially arouse Scotland's associations. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.