ANSWER TO “PEOPLE WILL TALK.”
By Emily L. Canright
As we pass through the world we shall never move slow,
If earnestly seek to serve God as we go.
And keeping this purpose forever in view,
Whatever we know to be right strive to do,
And let people talk. Be quiet and modest, and this not assumed,
Do not hope to shun censure, for to this we are doomed.
If blamed when we're striving to walk as we should,
And our Father permit, it may be for our good.
Then let people talk. If your dress is peculiar, or plain is your hat,
Some one will surely take notice of that.
Remarks will be made, for you cannot go clear.
But oh, if you know it is right, never fear
If people do talk. It is not always best, to do just as you please.
Independence, alone, cannot give the heart ease.
They only have joy that do perfectly right,
Who pray to God ever, and walk in the light,
If people do talk. In the bright land of glory, the home of the blest,
From all that accuse and revile, you shall rest.
But here, to avoid them your efforts are vain.
Forgive, and the blessing of God you'll obtain,
And let people talk.