A New Song sung by Hannah Snell, alias James Gray

I.

All ye noble British spirits that midst dangers glory sought,
Let it lessen not your merit that a woman bravely fought:
Cupid slily first inroll'd me, Pallas next her force did bring,
Press'd my heart to venture boldly for my love and for my King.

II.

Sailorlike, to fear a stranger, straight I ventured on the main,
Facing death and every danger, love and glory to obtain ;
Tell me, you who hear my story, what could more my courage move ?
George's name inspired with glory, William was the man I lov'd.

III.

When from William Susan parted she but wept and shook her hand ;
I, more bold (tho' tender-hearted), left my friends and native land;
Bravely by his side, maintaining British rights, I shed my blood,
Still to him unknown remaining, watch'd to serve and do him good.

IV.

In the midst of blood and slaughter, bravely fighting for my
King,
Facing death from every quarter, fame and conquest home to bring;
Sure you'll own 'tis more than common, and the world proclaim it too,
Never yet did any woman more for love and glory do.