Worthier Saint, The

Worthier Saint, The

Two goodly cords were to the Apostles given—
One to St. Peter, one to ex-St. Judas—
That bound free souls by knots confirmed in heaven;
This hung himself, no longer to delude us.
Humanity, in bonds of priest and pope,
Groans out: "St. Judas better used his rope!"

Title: Worthier Saint, The
First Line: Two goodly cords were to the Apostles given
Creator: George Shepard Burleigh
Bibliographic Citation: George S. Burleigh Papers, 1825-1902. John Hay Library, Brown University. Small Scrapbook 153
Date: Date tbd
Subject: Religion; Humor
Comments: Against formalism in religion.; This is a poem from late in George's life
Related Resource: Published together with another short poem, Apostolic Succession; Apostolic Succession
Rating: ★★★

Item sets: Burleigh Resources ALL; George Shepard Burleigh Poems

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