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第19章 A SERMON

1.What soe'er you find to do,Do it,boys,with all your might;Never be a little true,Or a little in the right.

Trifles make the life of man;So in all things,Great and small things,Be as thorough as you can.

2.Let no speck of falsehood dim Spotless truth and honour bright."Who will love and honour him That says any lie is white?

3.Help the weak if you are strong;Love the old if you are young;Own a fault if you are wrong;If you're angry,hold your tongue;In each duty Lies a beauty If your eyes you do not shut,Just as surely And securely As the kernel in the nut.

4.If you think a word will please'Speak it,if it be but true;Kindness you can show with ease,Though no deed is asked from you.

5.Whatever thing you find to do,Do it,then,with all your might;Let your prayers be strong and true-Prayer,my lads,will keep you right.

Great and small things?Be a Christian and a man;And for ever,Changing never,Be as thorough as you can.