God's plan made a hopeful beginning,
But Man spoilt His chances by sinning.
We hope that the story
Will end in God's glory,
Though meanwhile, the other side's winning.
There was a young lady of Lynn
Who was deep in original sin.
When they said : "Do be good!"
She replied: "If I could!"
And straightway was back at it again.
There was a young man of Devizes
Whose balls were of different sizes;
The one that was small
Was of no use at all,
But the other won several prizes.
There was a young maid of Madras
Who had a magnificent ass.
Not rounded and pink,
As you probably think,
It was gray, had long ears, and ate grass.