6
Besides each thing would fall out right
And that old Proverb be verified by't
That Marriage and Hanging both together
When Justice shall have disposing of either.
7 and 8
[Two stanzas with indecent references.]
9
Let Parson and Vicar then say what they will
The Custome is good (God continue it still).
For Marriage being now a Trafique and Trade
Pray where but in Marckets should it be made.
10
Twas well ordain'd they should be no more
In Churches and Chapels then as before
Since for it in Scripture we have example
How buyers and sellers were drov'n out o' th' Temple.
11
Meantime God blesse the Parliament
In making this Act so honestly meant
Of these good marriages God blesse the breed
And God blesse us all, for was never more need."