| To Depe-Dale come, most wisely Robin Whood, |
| Surveys each Nook and Corner of the Wood |
| At length he finds a lonely rocky cell, |
| And in Devotion there resolves to dwell. |
| There he grows wise and for his Patron taks |
| The Thief repentant, and him thus bespaks |
| Happy Robin Whood! Happy Robin Whood! |
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| O thou, who didst upon the Cross repent |
| Teach me, as thou didst, strongly to repent |
| If e’er again I should my Crimes forget, |
| Help me, bless’d Saint, that Falling to regret, |
| Could I, as thou did’st, hear my Savior’s Voice, |
| This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. |
| Happy Robin Whood! Happy Robin Whood! |