The Yule Log   Come, bring with a noise, My merry, merry boys, The Christmas log to the firing; While my good dame, she Bids ye all be free, And drink to your heart's desiring.   With the last year's brand Light the new block, and For good success in his spending, On your Psaltries play, That sweet luck may Come while the log is tending.   Robert Herrick 1591-1674