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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 1, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16.

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Be Cheerful

By Pittsburgh Christian Advocate

CHEERFULNESS in the world is rare, and its value is high. And yet there is no reason for its rareness. There are none but could have it if they would only expend time and effort and thought to cultivate it; and how much better would it be for us all, and how much happier would every one be, if we would only put away our sour looks and our gloomy thoughts and our cares and worries, would trust them all to the One who has promised to bear all our burdens, and would resolve that our lives and thoughts should henceforth be only trustful and cheerful ones.
"Smile a little, smile a little As you go along. Not alone when life is pleasant, But when things go wrong. Care delights to see you frowning, Loves to hear you sigh; Turn a smiling face upon her, Quick the dame will fly. "Smile a little, smile a little All along the road; Every life must have its burden, Every heart its load. Do not make the way seem harder By a sullen face; Smile a little, smile a little, Brighten up the place:"
—Pittsburgh Christian Advocate.