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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 14, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 15.

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“Judge Not”

By Gertrude Flather

“Judge not;” thou knowest not all things. Stay Thy hasty, bitter word; Err, rather, by indulgence; leave All judgment to thy Lord.
“Judge not,” the lowly Saviour said. Wouldst thou his word obey? Then have no eyes for others’ faults; Look well to thine own way.
“Judge not;” thou knowest not all things, nor Canst ever read the heart, Nor fathom secret anguish deep With which some soul may smart.
“Judge not;” thou knowest not what the load Thy brother’s life may bear; Wouldst try to help him lift it right? Remember him in prayer.
“Judge not;” thou knowest not all; sometimes The brightest smile conceals A heart the while with anguish torn, Sore pressed beneath life’s ills.
“Judge not;” we know not all things. Ah! Did we but know, how oft No scathing criticism,—but Would prayer be borne aloft!
—Gertrude Flather.