The poem tells the story of a people who have been oppressed and exploited by the wealthy elite. The wealthy have taken everything from them, including their land, resources, and even their faith. The people's God, who was supposed to be a champion of the poor, has been stolen and turned into an idol for the rich. The poem expresses outrage and defiance, with the people refusing to give up their God to the oppressors.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature