Is it lawful to give Tribute to Caesar? Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613-1649). W.G. Horder, comp. 1895. The Poets' Bible: New Testament

W. Garrett Horder, comp. The Poets’ Bible: New Testament. 1895.

Is it lawful to give Tribute to Cæsar?

Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613–1649)


MARK XII. 14. AFTER so many battles with the Scribes, O Lord,
Cæsar himself comes; Cæsar with his sword.
They fight not arm’d with Cæsar’s sword indeed;
But Cæsar as their sword with craft they plead.
Conquered thyself, O Cæsar, make it known—	5
Who save thee, worthy so to be o’erthrown.