The Ram's Horn
Modern Musings on an Old Foe
About the Devil—
They say the Devil is in the details, but back in 1902, the editors of The Ram’s Horn preferred to keep him in the crosshairs. In their legendary publication, the Prince of Darkness wasn't just a theological concept—he was a 'stool pigeon' for sin and a master of masks who absolutely hated being hit with a Bible promise. This excerpt from 'Blasts from The Ram's Horn' reminds us that while the Devil’s tricks haven’t changed much in a century, neither has the power of a well-placed truth (or a good laugh).
The devil's goats are never fat.
The devil uses lots of whitewash.
The devil often wears a white cravat.
The devil never baits for dead fish.
The devil never wastes any powder on a corpse.
The devil agrees with the man who comes to the conclusion that he has religion enough.
The devil can raise any kind of a crop in a fool's heart.
The devil hates the man who does as he would be done by.
A large part of the devil's work is to make wrong people think they are right.
When the devil fishes for men he does not let them see him bait the hook.
The devil generally feels sure of catching big fish when he baits with money.
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