In peace and sweet content.
The oath that we have taken, which some seem much to fear,
Is the duty of each subject as well as volunteer,
Tho’ we may have no property to fall a prey to France,
Yet for our friends and families our service should advance.
Ye loyal lads of Hexham,
Since danger now appears,
Join the arm’d association
Call’d the Hexham Volunteers.
While Captain Carr commands we will stand firm and true,