They stood before the altar and supplied The fire themselves in which … — The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

They stood before the altar and supplied The fire themselves in which their fat was fried. In vain the sacrifice!--no god will claim An offering burnt with an unholy flame.

Place: ¶95
License: Public domain · Source
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