Pious Ejaculations

by Charles Godfrey Leland
Modern doubt must all deplore!
If they steal our God, no more
Can we curse to heart's content —
Heaven — Lord God — Sacrament!

We'll forego our prayers gladly,
But one needs one's curses badly
When the foot is foeward bent —
Heaven — Lord God — Sacrament!

Not for love, for hate alone.
Leave us God; if He were gone
None could give his curses vent —
Heaven — Lord God — Sacrament!
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Language: 
English
Author of original: 
Heinrich Heine
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