The Way to Perdition

The modern world
met the reformer,
they compromised,
new deal was gained
and they removed
stones in the corner,
things that witheld,
blocks that restrained.

The time was shortened,
they were hurrying,
gathering pace
like in a trance
and all crash barriers
looked so barring,
and Satan saw
his final chance.

There was the greatest
tribulation,
he made them dance,
he made them nod,
at last he said
in exaltation:
So...who's with me
to accuse God?