222 THE TWO ROADS Where two ways meet, the children stand, Which will you choose, each lass and lad? ANONYMOUS 223 I CAN'T Pay goodly heed, all ye that read, Whenever you feel the least despair, ANONYMOUS 224 FIVE THINGS OBSERVE If you your lips Would keep from slips, Five things observe with care: Of whom you speak, To whom you speak, And how, and when, and where. 226 DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY STARS? Do you know how many stars There are shining in the sky? Do you know how many children Wake up in the morning light? Knows you, too, and knows you well. 227 ANONYMOUS SPEAK THE TRUTH Speak the truth! Speak it boldly, never fear; Speak it so that all may hear; Truth is best in age and youth; ANONYMOUS 228 DO RIGHT Do what conscience says is right; ANONYMOUS 229 TRUST Build a little fence of trust Around to-day; Fill the space with loving work, Look not through the sheltering bars God will help thee bear what comes Of joy or sorrow. MARY FRANCES BUTTS 230 THE BIRD'S SONG Listen, my boy, I've a word for you; List, little girl, I've a word for you; Be true, little maid, and stand for the right. ANONYMOUS 231 A GOOD NAME Faithful boys make faithful men; ANONYMOUS 232 FOUR W'S Whoever you are, be noble; Whenever you speak, speak kindly; Give joy wherever you dwell. ANONYMOUS |