Citation - Pennsylvania Evening Post: 1778.10.23

PEP.778.071
23 Oct 1778:3941, 3942 (4/544)
From the Town and Country Magazine.
THE SAILOR'S WILL.
Since all must die as well as I, 
Let all like me prepare;
From fate to fly is vain to try, 
This all mankind declare.
. . . [4 more verses]
Instead of sighs, and weeping eyes, 
Sing songs of mirth and laughter;
For who can tell if heaven or hell
May be my fate hereafter.
. . . [15 more verses]