THE BETTER VIEW.
IP we talk of the good which the world contains. And try our best to add to it, The evil will (lie of neglect by and by— 'Tis the very best way to undo it. We preach too much and we dwell too long On sin and sorrow and trouble; We help them to live by the thoughts we give, Their spite and might to redouble. For the earth is fair and the people are kind, I! onco you look for their kindness; _ When the world seems sad and its denizens bad, It is. only your own soul's blindness. And I say if we search for the good and pure. , i -i And give no thought to the evil, Our labours are worth far mora to the earth Than when we are chasing the devil.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18990125.2.10
Bibliographic details
New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10969, 25 January 1899, Page 3
Word Count
138THE BETTER VIEW. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10969, 25 January 1899, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries and NZME.