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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE HOUSEHOLDERS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: One plucked the grape and trod the wine
Last Line: The brides of chastity.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Jesus Christ
First Line: One plucked the grape and trod the wine
Last Line: The brides of chastity.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Jesus Christ
One plucked the grape and trod the wine,
And headlong rushed the sotted swine
To perish in the sea.
One blessed the cup and poured the blood,
And lo! about His banquet stood
The brides of chastity.
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