Sanctuary Privileges lyrics
by Emily Dickinson
The Bible is an antique Volume-
Written by faded Men
At the suggestion of Holy Spectres-
Subjects-Bethlehem-
Eden-the ancient Homestead-
Satan-the Brigadier-
Judas-the Great Defaulter-
David-the Troubadour-
Sin-a distinguished Precipice
Others must resist-
Boys that "believe" are very lonesome-
Other Boys are "lost"-
Had but the Tale a warbling Teller-
All the Boys would come-
Orpheus' Sermon captivated-
It did not condemn-