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