Thomas Hardy

The Stranger’s Song

(As sung by Mr. Charles Charrington in the play of “The Three Wayfarers”)
 
    O MY trade it is the rarest one,
       Simple shepherds all—
      My trade is a sight to see;
    For my customers I tie, and take ‘em up on high,
      And waft ’em to a far countree!
 
    My tools are but common ones,
       Simple shepherds all—
      My tools are no sight to see:
    A little hempen string, and a post whereon to swing,
      Are implements enough for me!
 
    To-morrow is my working day,
       Simple shepherds all—
      To-morrow is a working day for me:
    For the farmer’s sheep is slain, and the lad who did it ta’en,
    And on his soul may God ha’ mer-cy!
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