THE SERMON.
Before he got to. Secondly, .. His hearers all began lo give their minds with industry, To dream or scheme or plan. One deacon built a mansion big, Another •• sold a cow; A leading member raised a pig, Another bought a plow; j Mis' Doctor Hazard trimmed a hat; Jane Meadows made a gown; Her mother newly papered that Back parlor all m brown. Job Skinner figured how he'd do His partner, Abner Wait ; Judge Clark elected himself to The senate of the state. The lawyer planneH a speech and hoped He'd , win his case next day ; . ; Arid Johnny Weatherby eloped With little Susie Gray. And, when the services were done, And they were passing out,, They all agreed the sermon one They'd profit by no' doubt.' 1 . '■-.-'•• ■•;. - • ■ —Puck.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13430, 11 July 1914, Page 10
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130THE SERMON. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13430, 11 July 1914, Page 10
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