From George O Howell (ed.), The Kentish Note Book Vol. 1, 1891, pp29-31.
Reprinted from Gravesend and Dartford Reporter, 12th January 1889.
Contributed by “GRAVESENDER”.
In addition to the ancient Christmas carol (“The Sunny Bank”) quoted by “Geo.,” the following is a favourite with the Gravesend juveniles just before and at Christmas, when it may be repeatedly heard in the town and suburbs. It is entitled
THE SEVEN JOYS
The words “good man” at the end of each fifth line in the above verses, are printed “God-man” in some versions.
GRAVESENDER
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