True Sympathy

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 23, 1902

If you have a friend worth loving, Love him — yes, and let him know That you love him, ere life's evening Tinge his brow with sunset glow. Why should good words ne'er be said Of a friend till he is dead?

If you hear a song that thrills you, Sung by any child of song, Praise it — do not let the singer Wait deserved praises long. Why should one that thrills your heart Lack the joy you may impart?

If you hear a prayer that moves you By its humble, pleading tone, Join it — do not let the seeker Bow before his God alone. Why should not your brother share The strength of two or three in prayer?

If you see the hot tears falling, Falling from a brother's eyes, Share them — and thus by the sharing Own your kinship with the skies. Why should any one be glad When a brother's heart is sad?

— New York Tribune.