To Dan

 STEP me now a bridal measure, 
Work give way to love and leisure, 
Hearts be free and hearts be gay -- 
Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.


Diagnosis, cease your squalling -- 
Check that scalpel's senseless bawling, 
Put that ugly knife away -- 
Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.


'Tis no time for things unsightly, 
Life's the day and life goes lightly; 
Science lays aside her sway-- 
Love rules Dr.
 Dan to-day.


Gather, gentlemen and ladies, 
For the nuptial feast now made is, 
Swing your garlands, chant your lay 
For the pair who wed to-day.


Wish them happy days and many, 
Troubles few and griefs not any, 
Lift your brimming cups and say 
God bless them who wed to-day.


Then a cup to Cupid daring, 
Who for conquest ever faring, 
With his arrows dares assail 
E'en a doctor's coat of mail.


So with blithe and happy hymning 
And with harmless goblets brimming, 
Dance a step -- musicians play -- 
Doctor Dan doth wed to-day.

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