# God Complies explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

God, weary of constant prayer and supplication from preachers, reluctantly grants their request but warns of a lingering grievance.

## Themes in this chapter

### Hypocrisy and Corruption

The preachers' persistent supplication is portrayed as tiresome and self-serving, hinting at religious hypocrisy.

## Character check-ins

### The Master

Implied as God, who responds to the preachers' prayers.

## Key lines

> By prayer see Megapomp restored, Shouts Martext, pious creature. Yes, God by supplication bored From every droning preacher, Exclaimed: 'So be it, tiresome crew; But I’ve a crow to pick with you.'

A pious figure named Martext calls for Megapomp's restoration through prayer. God, annoyed by the constant droning of preachers, reluctantly agrees but warns he has a grievance with them.

_Summarizes the chapter's core action and divine frustration._

## Links

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