"Town butterflies may think so, and so may country 'beaks,'

The Oracle in Ermine declares you shan't resist

The tow-row, tow-row, tow-row of the loud Salvationist!

"Traffic may he obstructed, and tympanums be rent,

The noise may torture sufferers with sickness well-nigh spent;

But these be merely trifles. Your anguish may assist

The tow-row, tow-row, tow-row of the loud Salvationist!

"Our self-appointed saviours must work their noble will.

These shouters have small faith in the voice that's small and still

Blown brass and beaten parchment take heaven by storm. Then list