When as the service was begun,
Puss by the churchyard sped, sir!
Sing, Tally ho! &c.
He shut his book. "Come on," he said,
"I'll pray and bless no more, sir!"
He drew the surplice o'er his head,
And started for the door, sir!
Sing, Tally ho! &c.
In pulpit Parson Hogg was strong,
He preached without a book, sir!