From God's own word their going out,

And seemed to hear the victor's shout,

While from the ranks of Roundheads rose

Triumphant hymns, ere came the blows.

Now Rupert madly dashes out,

"God and the King!" his battle shout;

Charges the parliamentary ranks

In centre, heedless of the flanks,

Defeats Lord Fairfax and Leven,

Scatters like leaves their untrained men.