ALMS, by ROBERT HERRICKPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: Give, if thou canst, an alms; if not, afford Last Line: On our part, wanting all abilities. Subject(s): Charity; Philanthropy
Give, if thou canst, an Almes; if not, afford, Instead of that, a sweet and gentle word: God crowns our goodnesse, where so ere He sees, On our part, wanting all abilities.