“It is easy to criticize and find fault with the conduct of kings, and write furious articles against them in newspapers, or make violent speeches about them on platforms . . . We would exhibit more wisdom if we prayed for them more, and criticized less.”
J. C. Ryle, 1816-1900
Less criticism, more prayer — wise advice!
There’s fault I find with the kings,
and I shall speak my mind.
They spend treasure on silly things
while leaving me behind.
I can’t afford the insured cost
that might have saved my life;
the bulk of that which will be lost
shall fall upon my wife.
They said they had a fair programme,
Affordable Care for all!
But their self-serving diagram
was less the crack through which I fall.
So, sure, for them I shall pray
that sometime, they shall rue this day.
Ah yes, Andrew. “For all” rarely is. It wasn’t for you, and I’m sorry.
Could be worse. I could be slow, soft and ugly.