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 And what f requires of me, John, Is justly what is due, Rewards of true fidelity, John Mercer friend and jo.

John Mercer, my dear friend, When carered care and strife, And each corroding ill, John That threatened human life When fo disease and death John, Brings fast her dreadful blow, It’s then we need a trusty friend, John Mercer, friend and jo.

Mercer. my dear friend, John, Our eyes will close in death, Then out souls will take their flight, John, To that H who gave us breath, And there near Sarah’s bosom, We’ll hallelujahs sing, And rejoice throughout eternity, With oar sin forgiving KING.

I'se a poor simple clown, and just cmecome [sic] to town, Where I’ve seen all the sights that can be O And with me to bring back of fashion I've a sack, For all I've heard or seen, I's quite the Dandy O- The great folks got such tricks, they never dine till six Then down goes the rum wine, and brandy O,