My kingdom, therefore, I will like
Unto a certain king,
Who said that he his servants all
To an account would bring.

The first who came was one who did
Ten thousand talents owe;
And when he could not pay his lord,
His heart was fill'd with wo."

The lord unto his servants said,
"This debt must now be paid,
Go sell his wife and children too,
Let payment now be made."

The debtor to his master came,
And at his feet did fall,
"Have patience with me, lord," he said,
"And I will pay thee all."

His heart was with compassion moved,
He freely did relieve
His heart of sorrow, for at once
He all the debt forgave.

This servant then went out and found,
One of his fellows near,
Who owed to him an hundred pence;
And spake to him severe.