Apostolic Succession

An ass brought Jesu to Jerusalem,
And men flocked round to touch his garment's hem;
While yet they worshipped alone he walked away.
They saw it not, nor see it to this day—
Still to the ass he rode they kneel and pray!
 

Title
Apostolic Succession
First Line
An ass brought Jesu to jerusalem
Creator
George Shepard BurleighGeorge Shepard Burleigh
Bibliographic Citation
George S. Burleigh Papers, 1825-1902. John Hay Library, Brown University. Small Scrapbook 153
Subject
Religion
Humor
Comments
Interesting take on the declension of Christianity away from the sentiments and ideas of its nominal founder
Related Resource
Published together with another short poem concerning religion, "The Worthier Saint."
The Worthier SaintWorthier Saint, The
Rating
★★★
Item sets
Burleigh Resources ALL
George Shepard Burleigh Poems
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The Worthier SaintWorthier Saint, The