PREACHING TO THE POOR.

Father Taylor once said, "'Tis of no use to preach to empty stomachs."

T

HE parson preached in solemn way,

—A well-clad man on ample pay,—

And told the poor they were sinners all,

Depraved and lost by Adam's fall;

That they must repent, and save their souls.

A hollow-eyed wretch cried, "Give us coals!"