Once more I’ll sing, and raise my tune,

On flourishing Stockton’s commendations.

Our bridge with pleasure I behold,

Our shambles gain great approbation;

And neighb’ring towns agree with me,

In singing Stockton’s commendation.

From East and West the graziers bring

Fat flocks of each denomination;

And o’er a glass they freely sing

Great is Stockton’s commendation.