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"The wine's forbidden," say these honest folk, But for themselves the law they will revoke;
 * The snivelling sheikh says he's without a garb,

When in the tap-house he had pawned his cloak,

Or in the house of lust. The priestly name And priestly turban once were those of Shame—
 * And Shame is preaching in the pulpit now—

If pulpits tumble down, I'm not to blame.