Part 17 (1/2)

And I said, ”I am sorry for you: You are sorely in need of care, But I can not stop to give it; You must hasten other where”

And at the words a shadoept over his blue-veined brow

”Some one will feed and clothe you, dear, But I am too busy now”

At last, arnished, And I watched in the dusk alone; I waited till night had deepened, And the Master had not coladdened some other horave and fair; ”Three times to-day I came to your door, And craved your pity and care

Three times you sent Me onward, Unhelped and uncoht have had was lost, And your chance to serve has fled”

”O Lord, dear Lord, forgive me; How could I knoas Thee?”

My very soul was shamed and bowed In the depths of humility

And He said, ”The sin is pardoned, But the blessing is lost to thee, For failing to comfort the least of Mine, You have failed to comfort Me”

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John Paul, of Siena, was always very liberal to the poor On his deathbed he exclaiiven away, that I have yet, what I have refused I now regret”

Another is reported to have said: ”I have lost everything except what I have given away”

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A SERMON OF MOHAMMED

When God made the earth, it shook to and fro till He put els asked, ”O God, is there anything in Thy creation stronger than these er than thein Thy creation stronger than iron?” ”Yes, fire is stronger than iron, for it er than fire?” ”Yes, water, for it quenches fire” ”Is there anything stronger than water?” ”Yes, wind, for it puts water inin Thy creation stronger than wind?” ”Yes, a good ht hand, and conceals it froood act is charity; your s a wanderer in the right road, your giving water to the thirsty is charity; exhortation to another to do right is charity A ood he has done in this world to his fellowmen When he dies, people will ask: ”What property has he left behind hiood deeds has he sent before him?”

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_Charity_--It is another's fault if he be ungrateful; but it is e ives double who gives unasked

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He that cheats me aince (once) shame fa him; but he that cheats me twice shame fa me

--_Scotch_