That all peevish sects that would live uncontroll'd,
And will not be govern'd, as all subjects should,
To New England may pack, or live quiet i' th' Old,
Te rogamus, etc.
That gracious King Charles, with his children and wife,
Who long time have suffer'd through this civil strife,
May end with high honour their natural life,
Te rogamus, etc.
That they who have seized on honest men's treasure,
Only for their loyalty to God and to Caesar,
May in time convenient find measure for measure,
Te rogamus, etc.
That thou all these blessings upon us wilt send,
We are no INDEPENDENTS, on Thee we depend,
And as we believe, from all harm us defend;
Te rogamus, etc.
Ballad: Vive Le Roy
From a collection of songs, 1640 to 1660. It is also to be found
in the additional MSS., No. 11, 608, p. 54, in the collection in
the British Museum. It was sung to the air of Love lies bleeding,
- and was, says Mr Chappell, "the God save the King" of Charles I.,
Charles II., and James II.
What though the zealots pull down the prelates,
Push at the pulpit, and kick at the crown,
Shall we not never once more endeavour,
Strive to purchase our royall renown?
Shall not the Roundhead first be confounded?
Sa, sa, sa, say, boys, ha, ha, ha, ha, boys,
Then we'll return with triumph and joy.
Then we'll be merry, drink white wine and sherry,
Then we will sing, boys, God bless the King, boys,
Cast up our caps, and cry, VIVE LE ROY.
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