Hi Friends -
I enjoyed this poem — for it's simplicity. It makes six points about the language we use and it would make a great outline for a Sunday lesson. I hope it blesses you!
Racine, Wis.
Published in 1900 July Unity Magazine
If you've told an ugly story,
Let it drop.
No good thing can come of evil,
Let it stop.
Ill words are just as harmful
As evil deeds,
And keep the soul from growing —
Only weeds.
Let the Christ within you whisper
"All is well."
If you know a friend has fallen,
Do not tell.
Follow straight the golden rule
That Jesus taught.
Live good, talk good, and thou canst' do
The miracles he wrought.
There is so much of beauty
To talk about
In this great world of ours —
Put lies to rout.
Talk health and loving kindness,
Talk peace;
Talk anything but evil
And ill will cease.
