Religion
Book IV, 63: On Drunkards and Idolaters
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book IV
Religion
Which is the greater Sin, and which the lesse?
Which finds the sharper? which the milder Rod?
To turne Gods glorious Image to a Beast,
Or turne the Image of a Beast to God?
Thrice happy is that soule, and more then thrice,
That buyes no knowledge at so deare a price.
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