Two Went up into the Temple to Pray

Portrait of Richard Crashaw
Richard Crashaw 1613–1649

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.

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