Author Henry David Thoreau Who hears the parson Will not hear the bell, But if he deafly pass on He will hear of hell. I' faith the people go to church To leave the devil in the lurch, But since they've carpeted the pews To squat with hymn book he doth use. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments