THE BLESSED WAY
(Contributed by J.C.L.) In every walk of life we fin'd Troubles to occupy our mind In ever-increasing numbers; But some, perhaps, we may avoid, Whilst others vain efforts have not destroyed Their relentless encumbers.
The merchant at his business bent May readily find timely vent For his displeasure. Clerks and servants may display Lightning obedience, and he may Regard it at his leisure. The labourer may e’en control Bitterness that besets the soul, If he desires it. The room for melancholy thought Is speedily reduced to nought When work requires it: But frail woman’s too heavily taxed To food the mouths and clothe the backs Of six young children. Somewhere neath the sullen wave Lies Poor Daddy—a tragic grave For him that fed them. Citizens a duty falls on, Eloquently us it calls on. Shall we that trust betray, Placed in us by One above Whose creed is everlasting Love? “ ’Tis blessed to give,” he said.
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Waikato Independent, Volume XXIII, Issue 3041, 5 April 1923, Page 5
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159THE BLESSED WAY Waikato Independent, Volume XXIII, Issue 3041, 5 April 1923, Page 5
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