Alas! For the rarity of christian charity under the sun. Oh! It was pitiful! Near a whole city full, home had she none

Alas! For the rarity of christian charity under the sun. Oh! It was pitiful! Near a whole city full, home had she none

The lines "Alas! For the rarity of Christian charity under the sun. Oh! It was pitiful! Near a whole city full, home had she none" from Thomas Hood's poem "The Song of the Shirt" speak to the lack of compassion and kindness in society, particularly towards those who are marginalized and vulnerable. The poem sheds light on the harsh realities faced by the working class during the Industrial Revolution, where poverty, exploitation, and suffering were rampant.