TWO men went up to pray; and one gave thanks, Not with himself -- aloud, With proclamation, calling on the ranks Of an attentive crowd. "Thank God, I clap not my own humble breast, But other ruffians' backs, Imputing crime -- such is my tolerant haste -- To any man that lacks. "For I am tolerant, generous, keep on rules, And the age honours me. Thank God, I am not as these rigid fools, Even as this Pharisee." |