(Anti-Bacchanalian Song, dedicated to the Temperance
Society, as an Aid to Moral Suasion.)
Air.—“Three Jolly Postboys.”
Three Band of Hope Boys, drinking, on their mettle,
Three Band of Hope Boys, drinking, on their mettle,
And they determinèd,
And they determinèd,
And they determined again to tap the kettle.
We’ll have t’other cup; pour on the water.
We’ll have t’other cup; pour on the water.
Fill us the teapot up,