EBBA 38265
Chapin Library, Williams College - Huth Ballads
| The Poor Mans Prayer / for Peace, in these sorrowful Times of Trouble. / OR, / Poor England's Misery in this time of Distress. / It is for our Sins as we do understand, / That all this great trouble doth lye on this Land / This Innocent Blood may make us all start, / God bless us hereafter we take not a part / Our great God of Heaven and our gracious King, / Let us serve and obey in every thing. | |
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| Date Published | 1685-1696 ? |
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| Imprint | Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden=Ball in Pye-Corner. |
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| Collection | Chapin Library, Williams College - Huth Ballads |
| Location | Chapin Library, Williams College |
| Shelfmark | Ballads |
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| Part 1 | |
| Title | The Poor Mans Prayer / for Peace, in these sorrowful Times of Trouble. / OR, / Poor England's Misery in this time of Distress. / It is for our Sins as we do understand, / That all this great trouble doth lye on this Land / This Innocent Blood may make us all start, / God bless us hereafter we take not a part / Our great God of Heaven and our gracious King, / Let us serve and obey in every thing. |
| Tune Imprint | To the Tune of Game at Cards. |
| First Lines | POor Englands sorrows this many a year / has made us much to stand in fear, |
| Refrain | That all our trouble they may cease / And England may enjoy true Peace. [with variation] |
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