Parsons, we know, advise their flocks to pray; }

But ’tis their duty—not the better they; }

’Tis done for policy, for praise, for pay— }

Or, let the very best be understood,

They’re men, you know, and men are flesh and blood.

Now, they do say—but let me not offend— }

You were too often with this pious friend, }

And spent your time”—— }

C. “As people ought to spend. }

And, sir, if you of some divine would ask