Classic Poem

While the good Priest, with Eyes devoutly clos'd,
Left on the Book the Marriage Fee expos'd,
The new-made Bridegroom his Occasion spies,
And pleas'd, repockets up the shining Prize:
Yet not so soon but careful Surplice views
The Frolick, and demands his pilfer'd Dues.
" No, quoth the Man , good Dr, I'll Nonsuit you,
" A plain Default! I found you off your Duty.
" More heedfully the Precept next survey,
" Your Rule is, you should watch as well as pray .