Ballad of Reading Gaol

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The chaplain would not kneel to pray By his dishonored grave; Nor mark it with that blessed Cross That Christ fir sinners gave; Because the man was one of those Whom Christ came down to save. The verses shame all of...