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Two Went Up Into The Temple To Pray

Two went to pray? O rather say

One went to brag, th’ other to pray:

One stands up close and treads on high,

Where th’ other dares not send his eye.

One nearer to God’s altar trod,

The other to the altar’s God.

Written by

Richard Crashaw

1613-1649 / Male / English

LinesWords: 643

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