Some are serving,—some commanding;

Some are sitting,—some are standing;

Some rejoicing,—some are grieving;

Some entreating,—some relieving;

Some are weeping,—some are laughing;

Some are thirsting,—some are quaffing;

Some accepting,—some refusing;

Some are thrifty,—some abusing;

Some compelling,—some persuading;

Some are flattering,—some degrading;