Loyalty Triumphant, On the Confirmation of Mr. North and Mr. Rich, Sheriffs of London and Middlesex.  
As it was Sung at the Sheriffs-Feast at Guild-hall, Saturday September 30. 1682.  

The SAINTS, with Zealous CLUBS and Staves,  
Strive to Exalt a Brace of KN●●ES;  
But the CITY choose Two LOYAL MEN,  
Which made the WHIGS as mad again.   
To the Tune of, Joy to the Bridegroom. 
 7. Octob. 1682.  
 

I.  
FIll up the Bowl, and set it round,  
The day is won, the Sheriffs crowned;  
The Rabble flies, the Tumults yield;  
And Loyalty maintains the Field;  
Saint George for England, then amain,  
To Royal CHARLES this Ocean drain.   

II.  
With Justice may it ever flow,  
And in an endless circled go;  
The brim with conquering Bays be crowned,  
And Faction in the Dregs lye drowned:  
Then to the QUEEN, and Royal James,  
Sacrifice your flowing Thames.   

III.  
Thanks to Sir John, our good Lord Mayor,  
'Gainst Sheriffs Tricks He kept the Chair;  
The Court and City's Right maintains,  
While head strong Faction broken the Reins:  
Then to the famous Sir John Moor,  
May after-Age that Name adore.   

IIII.  
What Zeal( ye Whigs) to the Old Cause,  
Thus makes you act against the LAWS;  
That none for Sheriff must contend,  
But your old IGNORAMUS Friend?  
But now, your hopes are all destroyed,  
And your two Champions laid aside.   

V.  
Is this your love to Church and State,  
That no good man must serve of late,  
While you can find one Factious Rogue  
To sway the Poll, and get your Vogue?  
By unjust means your Rights you claim,  
And lawless Force maintain the same.   

VI.  
But brave Sir John, while th'storms increase,  
His Wisdom made the Tumults cease;  
In spite of all Illegal Poll,  
The Routs and riots did control:  
Whence He shall gain a lasting Name,  
And after-Age Record His famed.   

VII.  
Amongst the Men of chiefest worth,  
The Vote is given for Loyal NORTH,  
In spite of Pilk and Sh,  
Papillon, and the Rabble-Rout:  
Then to brave NORTH a double dose,  
Who the strong Factions did oppose.   

VIII.  
Now BOX withdraws, Dubois contends,  
And Noble RICH the Stage ascends;  
By Legal( 'gainst Illegal) Vote,  
The Loyal Tribune they promote:  
Then to brave RICH a Health off hand,  
Who the loud Tumults did withstand.   

IX.  
For Ropes and Gibbets the next year,  
The Whigs( we hope) need not despair;  
If Rich find TIMBER,( give them scope)  
Brave North will never grudge them ROPE:  
Then, to conclude, we'll crown the Bowl  
With a Health to th' K. King and each Loyal Soul.    

LONDON:  
Printed by Nath. Thompson, 163●.