Hurrah for the words they say!
“Here’s a merry Christmas for every one,
And a happy New Year’s Day.”
Thus saith the king to the echoing ball:
“With the blessing of God we will slay them all!”
“Up!” saith the king, “load, fire and slay!”
’Tis a kindly signal given:
However happy on earth be they,
They’ll be happier in heaven.
Tell them, as soon as their souls are free