Without Embarassment.
Reading edition
(John D. Rockefeller has recently offered the Congregational Missionary Society $100,000; after much discussion, they have decided to take the money.)
It must be very trying When the wicked millionaires Desire to trade the pulpits Dirty dollars for their prayers; But I miss the shame, you see, And am happy as can be, For John D. Rockyfeller he Hain't a-throwin' any of his awful coin at me! Of course, if some rich sinner Should attempt to subsidize, I certainly would see, sir, If I dared accept the prize; But I worry none, you see, And my fancies all are free, For John D. Rockyfeller he Hain't expressed a notion to be subsidizin' me! But I—I have the promise,— You may spread the joyous news— I get whatever millions That the churches may refuse; But I know still poor I'll be And from dirty dollars free, For John D. Rockyfeller he Will never have occasion to pass on the coin to me!