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They had it solder'd closely down And examined it o'er and o'er,And they put it in a patent coffin That he might rise no more.
For to carry him off in a patent coffin Would they thought be but labour in vain,So the Undertaker saw it bought of the maker Who lives by St. Martin's lane.
In his brother's church they buried him That safer he might be,They lock'd the door and would not trust The Sexton with the key.
And three men in the vestry watch To save him if they can,And should he come there to shoot they swear A resurrection man.
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