MAMMON

Mammon is this, of murder and of gold,

To-day, to-morrow, and ever from of old,

Th’ Almighty God, and King of every land.

Man‘ neath his foot, and woman‘ neath his hand,

Kneel prostrate: he,‘ tis meant to symbolise,

Steals our strong men and our sweet women buys.

O! rather grind me down into the dust

Than choose me for the vessel of thy lust.