The Vicar of Bray (song)

"The Vicar of Bray" is an eighteenth century satirical song recounting the career of The Vicar of Bray and his contortions of principle to retain his ecclesiastic office despite the changes in the Established Church through the reigns of several English monarchs. The song makes many specific allusions to English religious and political doctrines and events.

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