02270cam a22003133u 4500 58599 UtSlPG 20260610134341.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 KD Anonymous The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-01-02 Transcribed from the [1817] T. Kaygill edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Bodleian for allowing their copy to be consulted in this transcription "The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a Feather" by Anonymous is a whimsical and satirical poem likely written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a poetic commentary on the moral failures of a preacher, particularly the Rev. John Church, who is depicted as engaging in scandalous and immoral activities despite his role as a religious leader. The work combines elements of social critique and humor to explore themes of hypocrisy and vice. The poem follows the character of old Lucifer, who is searching for a wayward soul to ensnare, eventually leading him to the Reverend Church. As the tale unfolds, Church is portrayed in a comically compromising situation in which he willingly participates in immoral exploits with the devil himself. The narrative humorously illustrates the preacher's downfall, showcasing his moral depravity alongside his duplicitous nature, ultimately leading to legal troubles and disgrace. The piece serves to entertain while critiquing the integrity of those who hold positions of religious authority, highlighting the contrast between their public persona and private actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Sodomy) -- England https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58599 99426 99426