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Every Sunday in his church pew
Sits Sanctimonious and his wife –
Does he get any fun and laughter
In his sober, pious life?
Does he see good in other people?
Do you really think he cares?
He looks especially sanctimonious
When he’s reading out the prayers.
He sometimes preaches sermons –
But we’ve heard it all before.
One woman’s head dropped forward –
And we heard a fearful snore.
An iceberg? Yes, quite frozen
With a holier-than-thou expression;
His self-righteous and pretentious looks
Could drive you to depression.
God wouldn't like a man like that
Who thinks he's better than the rest.
For he likes people who are loving.
Not who think that they're the best.
Mr S feels sure he'll go to Heaven
With other sanctimonious folk;
But God only lets you through His gates
If you can laugh at others' jokes.
Copyright 2007