A Song in Praise of Begging: Or, the Beggars Rivall'd.

THO' Begging is an honest Trade,

Which wealthy Knaves despise;

Yet Rich Men may be Beggars made,

And we that Beg may rise:

The greatest Kings may be betray'd,

And lose their Sov'raign Power,

But he that stoops to ask his Bread,