Rapid, dart, speedy, zoom, dash, hurry
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Hammer and tongs were the tools of the blacksmiths, which had to be very strong and energetic in their work.
Becasue of this "tongs and hammer" evoke the imagery of strengh and vehemence. So this means that the parish priest was very loud and vehement about the prayers.
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I’ve never heard of such a saying before, but using context clues one could gather that it has something to do with human greed and the desire for wealth, and how it can twist your morals without you realizing it.