Seeing A Sermon

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Nancyer

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#1
I learned this poem when I was in the 6th grade, xxx years ago. I love it and still can recite it from memory. You may know it.

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
I'd rather one would walk with me than merely show the way
The eyes a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but examples always clear.

I can soon learn how to do it if you let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in action but your tongue too fast may run.
And the best of all the teachers are the men who live their creeds
For to see the good in action is what everybody needs
And I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

I may be missing a line or two, now that I read it, if you know it, please feel free to correct me.

But, don't you love this message?

Hope so,

Enjoy!;)
 
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Ph8th

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#2
"I'd rather see a sermon
than hear one any day."

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear,
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you will let me see it done;
I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles, and a strong man stands behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.
One good man teaches many; men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
-- Edgar A. Guest
 
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Ph8th

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#3
Thank you for sharing this I have never seen it before , It brings so much scripture to light.


John 5:19 The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for whatsoever things he does, these also does the Son likewise.

Matt 7:15 You Will Know Them by Their Fruits.

peter
 
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OFM

Guest
#4
right on i agree we live the gospel and thanx 4 sharing with us be blessed allways,amen....
 
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Nancyer

Guest
#5
Thank you Ph8th! I didn't know the part after "but there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live", that's were it ended as far as I knew. I got this from a beautiful book of my mother's called Leaves of Gold, a leather bound book of quotes, scriptures, poems and short essays that was always on the living room coffee table because it looked so beautiful. I'm grateful to know the rest and the author's name.

God bless you and keep you,
 
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Ph8th

Guest
#6
Most people live their lives worried that people will see their deeds when good and worried they see the bad

but.........we can't hide from the one that matters nor do I want too.
The good and bad He sees it all He knows our heart our intent.
Thank God for His grace for I fall short.........
I shared this via email and also with others at work today many copies were put in hands and layed on desk.........

I found it to be strength for the journey

peter
 
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OFM

Guest
#7
PRAISE THE LORD FOR MERCY GRACE UNDERSTANDING FORGIVES KINDNESS GOODNESS I MAKE MISTAKES DAILY BUT WITH JESUS HE FORGIVES US ALLWAYS LOVES US ALLWAYS<CARES FOR US ALLWAYS AND MOLDS AND CREATES US ALL INTO HIS HOLY IMAGE AND LIKENESS DAILY ALLWAYS.

EVEM ME AND I AM THE MOST IMPERFECT PERSON I NOW PERSONALLY...

I SAY: "GLORY TOO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH"

"MAY THE PEACE OF CHRIST BE WITH US ALL ALLWAYS"

"COME HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES 24 HOURS A DAY"

AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN