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To the Steward of his vineyard spake the Lord, / When he handed him over His Keys and Sword: / "See that you harken unto my word:
"There be three chief things that I love," quoth He, / "That bear a sweet savor up to me: / They be Justice, Mercy and Purity."
Justice was sold at a thief's behest; / Purity went for a harlot's jest, / And Mercy was slain with a sword in her breast.