The intent is perfectly clear. Title- The Great (Clever) Black Devil.
John Knox, the Scottish religious reformer, preached predestination.
1. Clergymen of his church preach loudly, and act with great art to keep us from the Devil (Bogle-Bo).
The chorus describes the usual form of the Devil.
2. Why do these priests rant so since we are predestined either to bliss (Heaven) or woe (Hell). It doesn't matter what they preach since our fate is predestined.
3. You (clergy) strive in vain to gain our point, if we are already marked for the Devil.
4. Sunday Schools are set up to teach children about Christ, but at some ill-hour they will fall victim to the Devil.
5. You priests in gowns (made by the ladies) look grand, like a beau, as you chatter about Scripture.
6. Much it must cost to have these priests spreading alarms and working charms in order to save us. (One of the little verses at the end (not reproduced) suggests God has damned seven out of a dozen, so much money is wasted on and by the priests.
7. What a good world, this vale below. Blyth we would be if we were but free from the mighty Bogle-Bo.

MMario- Thanks for finding this old poem. It has given me a good laugh!