p. 201 | FORBEARANCE by Chambers' Journal

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jan 29, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 13.

FORBEARANCE.

By Chambers' Journal

NAY, let it pass, 'Twas but a hasty word, Unthinking uttered as unwilling heard; Although upon my ear it strangely jarred, A lifelong friendship shall not thus be marred; Nay, let it pass.

Nay, let it pass. I will not answer so, Lest words on words to greater diff'rence grow; Unguarded moments come to all—to me Oft needs the trust of loving charity; Then let it pass.

Then let it pass, And not a thought remain To pain my heart or give another's pain; Let hearts be true, and let the friendship end That bears not with the failings of a friend. Yes, let it pass.