The Ritualist Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CDDD EEDD FFDD| He wore I think a chasuble the day when first we met | A |
| A stole and snowy alb likewise I recollect it yet | A |
| He called me daughter as he raised his jeweled hand to bless | B |
| And then in thrilling undertones he asked Would I confess | B |
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| O mother dear blame not your child if then on bended knees | C |
| I dropped and thought of Abelard and also Eloise | D |
| Or when beside the altar high he bowed before the pyx | D |
| I envied that seraphic kiss he gave the crucifix | D |
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| The cruel world may think it wrong perhaps may deem me weak | E |
| And speaking of that sainted man may call his conduct cheek | E |
| And like that wicked barrister whom Cousin Harry quotes | D |
| May term his mixed chalice grog his vestments petticoats | D |
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| But whatsoe'er they do or say I'll build a Christian's hope | F |
| On incense and on altar lights on chasuble and cope | F |
| Let others prove by precedent the faith that they profess | D |
| His can't be wrong that's symbolized by such becoming dress | D |
Bret Harte (francis)
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