Thomas Hardy - The Stranger's Song lyrics

O my trade it is the rarest one, Simple shepherds all -    My trade is a sight to see; For my customers I tie, and take 'em up on high,   And waft 'em to a far countree! My tools are but common ones,     Simple shepherds all -    My tools are no sight to see: A little hempen string, and a post whereon to swing,   Are implements enough for me! To-morrow is my working day,     Simple shepherds all -    To-morrow is a working day for me: For the farmer's sheep is slain, and the lad who did it ta'en,   And on his soul may God ha' mer-cy!