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COME, NAME A GOOD FELLOW.

Come, name a good fellow,
And drink to his health,—
No matter his station,
No matter his wealth!
If the heart be but noble,
'Tis title enough:
'Tis the heart makes the man,
Though his fortune be rough!
Then name a good fellow,
And to him we'll drink;
And our lip with a blessing
Shall hallow the brink!
Come, name a good fellow,—
The vintage we quaff
Seems merry, and mellow,
And ready to laugh!

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And what to enjoyment
Fresh pleasure can lend?—
'Tis to toast the kind heart
That to all is a friend!
Then name a good fellow,
And to him we'll drink;
And our lip with a blessing
Shall hallow the brink!