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Poem
March 4, 1906
Blue Grass Blade
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Satirical poem addressing a Colonel, praising Voltaire's critique of priests as easy grafters exploiting fools, with advice from a teacher against preachers, signed by THE CHAPLAIN.
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Sure, Colonel! through this broad land
We see the cross surmounting steeples high,
Pointing the way to that shadow-land,
Where 'souls immortal' are supposed to fly.
Thanks for your tribute to Voltaire the great,
Who saw through the priesthood's easy graft,
Saw them work easy imbeciles early and late
And rake their pockets fore and aft.
"Remember boy," said my early teacher,
"In every minute there is born a fool
Don't bank your money on any preacher,
His graft is easy. don't be his tool."
With solemn faces, looking grave and wise,
They pull the wool over imbeciles' eyes.
When the sermon is over and on the side,
Their faces with laughter broadens wide.
-THE CHAPLAIN.
We see the cross surmounting steeples high,
Pointing the way to that shadow-land,
Where 'souls immortal' are supposed to fly.
Thanks for your tribute to Voltaire the great,
Who saw through the priesthood's easy graft,
Saw them work easy imbeciles early and late
And rake their pockets fore and aft.
"Remember boy," said my early teacher,
"In every minute there is born a fool
Don't bank your money on any preacher,
His graft is easy. don't be his tool."
With solemn faces, looking grave and wise,
They pull the wool over imbeciles' eyes.
When the sermon is over and on the side,
Their faces with laughter broadens wide.
-THE CHAPLAIN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Satire Priests
Voltaire Tribute
Religious Graft
Preacher Fool
Chaplain Verse
What entities or persons were involved?
The Chaplain
Poem Details
Author
The Chaplain
Subject
Tribute To Voltaire Critiquing Priesthood
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
"Remember Boy," Said My Early Teacher,
"In Every Minute There Is Born A Fool
Don't Bank Your Money On Any Preacher,
His Graft Is Easy. Don't Be His Tool."