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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 13, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 19.

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LIVE IT DOWN.

Has a foolish word been spoken, Or an evil deed been done? Has a heart been almost broken For the friends that now disown? Let not coldness or the frown Shake thy manhood—live it down!
Is the stern traducer sneering, Thrusting innuendo vile, With the world's opinion veering, Basking in its fickle smile? What are gossips with their frown?— Buzzing insects—live it down!
Verdict fairer will be given In the sober after thought; Charity, sweet child of heaven, Judgment harsh will set at naught. Then will grieved mercy's frown Smite the slanderer—live it down!
But if man refuse to soften For that weakness he may feel, There is One forgives as often As to Him we choose to kneel. Droop not, then, if all should frown; With such friendship—live it down! —Selected.