SPEECH.
Talk happiness. The world is sad enough Without our woes. No path Is wholly rough; Look for the places that are smooth and clear, And talk of them, to rest the weary ear Of earth, so hurt by one continuous strain Of human discontent, and grief, and pain.
Talk faith. The world is better off without Vour uttered Ignorance, and morbid doubt If you have faith in God, or man, or self, Say so—if not, push back upon the shelf Of silence, all your thoughts, till faith shall come, No one will grieve because your lips are dumb.
Talk health. The dreary neverending tale Of mortal maladies, is worn, and stale, You cannot charm, or interest, or please, By harping on that minor chord, — disease. Say you are well, —or all is well with you, And God shall hear your words, and make them true. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 14
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149SPEECH. White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 14
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