George Crabbe: Poems, Volume 1 (of 3)

by George Crabbe

"Hear," we return'd;—"these baubles cast aside,

Nor give thy God a rival in thy pride;

Thy closets shut, and ope thy kitchen's door;

There own thy failings, here invite the poor;

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A friend of Mammon let thy bounty make;

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For widows' prayers thy vanities forsake;

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