Dives and Lazarus

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — X309 (© 1988)

Lyrics: As it fell out upon one day, Rich Diverus he made a feast, and he invited all his friends And gentry of the best. As it fell out upon one day, poor Lazarus he was so poor, He came and laid him down and down, Even down at Diverus’ door. So Lazarus laid him down and down, Even down at Diverus’ door, Some meat, some drink, brother Diverus, Do bestow upon the poor. Thou art none of mine, brother Lazarus, Lying begging at my door; No meat, no drink will I give thee, Nor bestow upon the poor. As it fell out upon one day, Poor Lazarus he sickened and died; There came two angels out of heaven, His soul thereto to guide. Rise up, rise up, brother Lazarus, And come a long with me; There is a place prepared in heaven For to sit upon an angel’s knee. As it fell out upon one, Day, Rich Diverus he sickened and died; There came two serpents out of hell, His soul thereto to guide. Rise up, rise up, brother Diverus, And come along with me: There is a place prepared in hell For to sit upon the serpent’s knee.
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello    Added: Apr 7, 2022