A new wonder, or, A strange and true account from Shrewsbury of a dreadful storm which happened on the 4th of May last, 1681 at or about mid-night which the people that heard it supposed to be hail, but finding their mistake by the day-light, were all possessed with astonishment, the truth thereof is attested by several of the place as being eye-witnesses of the premises, to the tune of, Troy town.

A New Wonder : OR , A strange and True Account from Shrewsbury of a Dreadful Storm , which happened on the 4th of May last , 1681. at or about Mid-night , which the people that heard it supposed to be Hail , but finding their mistake by the Day-light , were all possessed with Astonishment . The Truth thereof is attested by several of the place , as being Eye-witnesses of the Premises . To the Tune of , Troy Town .

IT is well known for some years past , strange wonders we have often seen ; A Wonder very lately past , more Strange in England hath not been : Such Miracles let 's keep in mind , Least we an Angry God do find . Mind well my Words , and you shall hear a Wonder that is Strange and True , Which did in Shrewsbury appear , to the amaz'd Spectaters view : And in the dead time of the Night , Which many hundreds then did fright .

A mighty Storm of Hail , as they did by the noise it made suppose ; For long time it went not away , while Wonders in the hearers grows : It clattered so against the Glass , That all that heard it troubled was . But when the dawning of the day , brought proof to their deceived ears ; That knew not what to think or say , they more and more were fill'd with fears : For that which Hail they thought to be , Resembled Corn , they all did see . Some looked White , and some lookt Red , and some was of a sadder hue , Some almost black , as it is said , by those that did this Wonder view : A Husk upon 't there was likewise , No humane Art could this devise . And some that little patience had , to try experience soon made haste ; Although their hearts were dull and sad , they of this new come Corn would taste : And trying if 't was good to eat , They said it was exceeding sweet . And what this mighty wonder means , there 's none can tell but God alone ; 't is he that sends things in extreams , 't is he he that makes such wonders known : Then let our hearts to him incline , He 's good and just , and all Divine . But doubtless all the Wonders which we have in England lately seen , Strange things portends to poor and rich , although we know not what they mean : O let us then for Death prepare , Lest it doth seize us unaware . How gracious is he that Creates the World and all that is therein ; All kind of Cruelty he hates , and still fore-warns us from our Sin : But we like sinful Wretches bold , Walk on in Sin as uncontroul'd . No dreadful Signs of Blazing-Stars can rouze up England to awake , The Fire , the Pestilence , nor Wars , can make your S●ubborn hearts to ake : O England then in time Repent , For fear you may too late Lament . And though this Corn to some may seem no dreadful Sign , mind what I say ; As none can tell what it doth mean , to England it prove Fatal may : Let no Strange things forgotten be , Lest they 'r the last that e're you see . And when a Dreadful Sign is sent , without all doubt 't is sure to give All timely notice to Repent , that they in peace may longer Live : If of these Signs you take no care , England I say , beware , beware .