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ULY the first in Old Bridge-town,

There ought to be a pattern,

As it’s recorded in each church-book,

Throughout all the nation.

Now let us all kneel down and pray,

Both now and ever after;

And let us ne’er forget the day,

King William cross’d the water.

On July first in Old Bridge-town,

There was a grievous battle,

Where many men lay on the ground,

While cannons they did rattle.

The Irish then they vow’d revenge,

Against King William’s forces,

Aad solemnly they did protest

That they would stop his courses.

In Old Bridge-town strong guards were kept,

And more at the Boyn water;

King James began fire days too soon,

With drums and cannons rattling,

He pitch’d his camp, secur’d his ground,

Thinking not to retire,

But King William threw his bomballs in,

And set their tents on fire.