Give and Take
“ Parsons ain’t done much for me,” Growled old William, near his end. “And did you ever do for them What any man does for a friend? “Did you, ’’ said Parson, “any day Pity a parson? Did you ask If he felt tired?— try to help him Sometimes at his weary task? “Did you ever cheer him up! Did you show him sympathy?” “No,” said William, “that’s HIS job He’s paid to do all that for ME.” “Have you paid God?” said Parson, then; “With service or with any fee? Suppose He says, when you roll up, ‘What did you ever do for Me?’ “Well, Bill,” said Parson with a smile, ‘l’ll bury you all right, old man! And, if I overlook neglect, It’s pretty certain that God can!” —‘ ‘ Trench. ’ ’
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Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 30, 11 December 1942, Page 5
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132Give and Take Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 30, 11 December 1942, Page 5
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