To the Creditor

Here's to the Creditor,

Long may he reign!

May his Faith never waver,

His Trust never wane.

May the Lord make him gentle

And gracious and gay,

Yet quick to resent

The least offer of pay:

May he soften his heart

As he softened, we're told,

To the Israelite's‘ touch,’

The Egyptian of old;

And when on his last

Long account he shall look,

The angel will say

As he closes the book:

“The Lord gives you Credit

For Credit you gave”!

So here's to the Creditor —

Long may he waive.