In the sheep, hangèn back a-gwaïn in,

Wi' their roun' zides a-heavèn in under their wool,

o come out all a-clipp'd to the skin;

When the feästèn, an' zingèn, an fun do begin,

Vor to help em, an' sheäre

All their me'th an' good feäre,

The poor little shep'erd is sure to be there.

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HOPE A-LEFT BEHIND.