A place where strong drink is sold is sometimes a called a Bar - that's true,
A BAR to heaven, a door to hell; whoever named it, named it well.
A BAR to manliness and wealth; a door to want and broken health.
A BAR to honor, pride and fame; a door to grief and sin and shame.
A BAR to home and a BAR to prayer; a door to darkness and despair.
A BAR to honored, useful life; a door to brawling, senseless strife,
A BAR to all that's true and brave; a door to every drunkard's grave.
A BAR to joys that home imparts; a door to tears and aching hearts.
A BAR to heaven, a door to hell; whoever named it, named it well.
-- Author Unknown
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