Londerias, or, A narrative of the siege of London-Dery which was formed by the late King James the 18th of April, and raised the 1st of August, Anno Dom. 1689 : written in verse / by Joseph Aickin.

Sect. 5. The Governours Encouraged by this Victory to Act.

THis Victory Confirm'd the Government, Baker and Walker mutually Consent To settle Quarters, and to Regulate The Stores, o're which Harvey a Merchant's set The Town into four Quarters they divide, And place two Regiments in ev'ry side. They gath'red all Provisions into Store, And equally dispence to rich and poor: This was good Policy without all doubt, That they might longer hold the City out. They plac'd two Great Guns on the Steeple top, Which gave the Irish many a deadly rap. They planted Gunners likewise on the walls, And then dispatch each matter as it falls.

The Church and Kirk did jointly preach and pray, In St. Columba's Church most lovingly: Where Doctor Walker to their great content, Preach't stoutly 'gainst a Popish Government. Master Mackenzie preach't on the same Theame, And taught the Army to fear God's great Name. The Rev'rend Ruit did confirm us still, Preaching submission to God's Holy Will. He likewise Prophesied our Relief, When it surpassed all Humane belief. The same was taught by the learn'd Mr. Crooks, And Master Hammilton shew'd it from his Books. Then Mills a Ruling elder, spoke the same, Of our Relief, six weeks before it same, From Sun-rising to Sun-setting they taught, Whilst we against the En'my bravely fought. Thus Heaven assists those Actions which proceed From un••ty, in greatest time of need.