Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Capacious is the Church's belly;Whole nations it has swallowed down,Yet no dyspepsia 'neath its gown;The Church alone, in jewels drest,Your “tainted wealth” can quite digest. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments