God, by the earlier sceptic, was exiled; The later is more … - William Watson

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God, by the earlier sceptic, was exiled;
The later is more lenient grown and mild:
He sanctions God, provided you agree
To any other name for deity.

William Watson

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Sir William Watson (1858 – 11 August 1935) was an English poet, popular in his time for the political content of his verse.

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His friends he loved. His fellest earthly foes—
Cats—I believe he did but feign to hate.
My hand will miss the insinuated nose,
Mine eyes the tail that wagg'd contempt at Fate.

Earth is less fragrant now, and heaven more sweet.

Hate and mistrust are the children of blindness.

God, by the earlier sceptic, was exiled; The later is more lenient grown and mild: He sanctions God, provided you agree To any other name for deity. - William Watson

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