Ceremonies for Christmas

Come, bring with a noise,My merry, merry boys,The Christmas log to the firing;While my good dame, sheBids ye all be free,And drink to your hearts' desiring.With the last year's brandLight the new block, andFor good success in his spendingOn your psaltries play,That sweet luck mayCome while the log is a-teending.Drink now the strong beer,Cut the white loaf here;The while the meat is a-shreddingFor the rare mince-pie,And the plums stand byTo fill the paste that's a-kneading.