On December 1st, 1646, records show,
The Devil entered the church at Lustleigh
Taking a seat at the back. He conducted himself
Civilly, removing his silver-chased hat
And putting a coin -- two headed but of good metal --
Into the collection basket. He laughed twice
But quietly and without sneering. He didn't
Leave in a puff of smoke but vanished by degrees.
The next unusual visitor, in 1831,
Was a raven who perched on the altar
Nodding affably at those he knew. The Devil
Wasn't molested but the verger
Waved his hat furiously at the raven.
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