Speak of Methuselah, no more
’Tis “Back to G. B. S.”
What shall the Future praise him for
The fun? The seriousness?
The illuming thought? The scene on scene
Portrayed by master mind?
All these: but most that wit so keen
Could flash from heart so kind.
The Times, July 26, 1926, p. 15
More Verses by Henry Salt
- The Sufficient ReasonThe Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review, May, 1927
- Bible BindingJustice, November 28, 1885
- The Conquering HeroJustice, June 27, 1885
- Charity on the CheapJustice, October 25, 1884
- The Shade of Judge Jeffreys to the English BenchThe Commonweal, February 19, 1888