THE BAR
THE Saloon is sometimes
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 Sin and Grief and Shame.
A Bar to Home, 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 name it, named it well.