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NYM(L.779.003
17 Sep 1779:41 (3)
KING GEORGE AND OLD ENGLAND FOREVER.
A new song and chorus, as sung at Vauxhall, by Mr. Vernon,
Mr. Hudson, Mr. Billington, Mr. Howard, Mrs. Weichsel, Miss
Thornton, Miss Weller, and Mrs. Wrighton. Composed by Mr.
Hook.
I. Mr.Vernon.
The French fleet is sailed, if loud rumour speaks right,
Up hammocks, down chests, and make ready to fight!
The tars of old England her claims will maintain,
Her navies in triumph shall ride o'er the main.
Chorus.
Then drink the health of George our King;
Long, long, oh, may he reign!
In loyal chorus let us sing,
The scourge of France and Spain:
Our lives, our fortunes, from this hour,
Down at his feet we lay,
Soon may he crush each hostile foe!
Huzza! my boys! huzza!
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