I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, my morning incense, and my evening meal, the sweets of hasty pudding.

There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage.

I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, My morning incense. and my evening meal, The sweets of Hasty-Pudding.

How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind?

It is because the people are citizens that they are with safety armed.

How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind?