Parson, these things in thy possessing br Are better than the Bishop's blessing. br A Wife that makes conserves; a Steed br That carries double when there's need: br October store, and best Virginia, br Tithe-Pig, and mortuary Guinea: br Gazettes sent gratis down, and frank'd, br For which thy Patron's weekly thank'd; br A large Concordance, bound long since: br Sermons to Charles the First, when Prince; br A Chronicle of ancient standing; br A Chrysostom to smooth thy band in. br The Polygot - three parts, - my text, br Howbeit, - likewise - now to my next. br Lo here the Septuagint, - and Paul, br To sum the whole, - the close of all. br He that has these, may pass his life, br Drink with the 'Squire, and kiss his wife; br On Sundays preach, and eat his fill; br And fast on Fridays - if he will; br Toast Church and Queen, explain the News, br Talk with Church-Wardens about Pews, br Pray heartily for some new Gift, br And shake his head at Doctor S-t.