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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 13, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 2.

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The Home Circle.

By D. C. Colesworthy

KINDNESS.

SPEAK—drop a word only To enter the ear, For the child of misfortune— For the friendless to hear. Perhaps with God's blessing A force it may prove, Full many a shadow From the breast to remove.
Dejected and troubled Thy neighbor may be, While in the dark future No light can he see. Say, "I am your brother;" Throw open your purse, As you tenderly warble A soul-cheering verse.
Like dew on the mountain, Or rain on the wold, Kind words to the heart are More precious than gold. They lift from the valley Of shadowy gloom, Making all that is cheerless Heaven's splendor assume. —D. C. Colesworthy.