SONG OF MINSTERWORTH PERRY
Reading edition
When Noe went sailing with his crew And waters covered over the earth, Trees that in Eden-orchard grew Got washed away to Minsterworth. Now every year they bloom again, (All of the trees spread healthy root) And after Summer’s shine and rain We gather up the blessed fruit; Whereof we get a heavenly drink (Two rather!) for to make us merry; Oh! Cider’s one, and I do think The name o’ t’other one is Perry!