Redemption

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Having been tenant long to a rich Lord,      
        Not thriving, I resolved to be bold,
        And make a suit to him, to afford
A new small-rented lease, and cancel th'old.
In heaven at his manor I him sought:
        They told me there, that he was lately gone
        About some land, which he and dearly bought
Long since on earth, to take possession.
I straight returned, and knowing his great birth,
        Sought him accordingly in great resorts;
        In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts:
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth
        Of thieves and murderers: there I him espied,
        Who straight, Your suit is granted, said, and died.


-Redemption, George Herbert