Versos English Christopher Smart Pray remember the Poor

English poem

Pray remember the Poor

by (1722–1771)

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I just came by the prison door, I gave a penny to the poor: Papa did this good act approve, And poor Mamma cry'd out for Love.

Whene'er the poor comes to my gate, Relief I will communicate; And tell my Sire his sons shall be As charitably great as he.