Epigram On The Conduct Of Some Few Clergymen, Who Are A Disgrace To Their Sacred Profession Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDDEEE F BB| Satan says scripture like a roaring lion | A |
| Goes about seeking whom he may devour | B |
| What should a priest then chiefly keep his eye on | C |
| To guard his flock against the tempter's power | B |
| Pshaw what he chiefly looks at is to fleece 'em | D |
| To seize his prey the tithes and still increase 'em | D |
| Like a devouring lion is the priest | E |
| Or give the devil his due you'll own at least | E |
| He has the marks about him of the beast | E |
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| Why Sir so proud to sign your name M D | F |
| 'It means I'm member of the Faculty ' | - |
| Hum from your practice else one might infer | B |
| It meant mock doctor or death's minister | B |
Thomas Oldham
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