The Cross and Crown (Paperback)

Emblem of Ignorance and Cruelty, Ensign of Superstition's brutal reign, Banner of Despotism's foul career, Signal of Reason laid upon its bier, Image of dark and gross Idolatry, Object of worship since the Christ was slain The sign of the impostor and the fool, By which they conquer and command the throng, The cross is lifted upward everywhere Man will submissive bow and mutter prayer, The minion meek, or church's thoughtless tool, Or worse, the cunning priest who knows the wrong. When Satan tempted Christ upon the Mount, He said: "But worship me, the world is thine " But Christ refused the service and reward, And said: "Get thee behind; worship thy Lord " And thus called Satan to a quick account, For his attempt to humble the divine.