Pray don't findfault with the man who limps or stumbles along the road, Unless you have worn the shoes that HE wears, or struggled beneath his load.
There may be tacks in the shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view Or burdens he bears placed on YOUR back, might cause you to stumble too.
Don't sneer at the man who's down today, unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall, or felt the same way, that only the fallen know.
YOU may be strong, but yet the blow that was his, if dealt to you in the self same way, or at the self same time, Might cause you to stagger, too.
Don't be harsh with the man who sins, or pelt him with words or stone, Unless you are sure-yes doubly sure, that you have not sins of your own For you know, perhaps, if the tempter's voice should whisper as soft to you As it did to him, when he went astray, it would cause you to falter, too.
This poem is by an unknown author to whom I reproduce, with thanks.
I felt that afterreading this wonderful poem, that it may strike a chord with all of us, when we go down the path of recrimination.
There are many people who have had a very tough time in their lives, and may not even have anyone to share their troubles with.
We tend to shy away from people who do not conform to our way of life, or our daily habits.
Those who are homeless, or in trouble and in need of a friendly word, do we stop to give one? No.
When we as a society,can pass over someone lying on a hospital floor, without raising 'merry hell 'about it, or walk over a young woman dying in a convenience store, how can we lift up our heads and call ourselves 'Christian'.
Does pain and suffering of othersjust not bother us at all any more, is it a case of "I'm alright Jack" and yet, when we face disaster as a nation, we can suddenly feel for others and do our best to help.
Why cannot we carry the same feelings towards others at any time in our lives, and just not when disaster strikes? Then we could call ourselves Christians.
There may be tacks in the shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view Or burdens he bears placed on YOUR back, might cause you to stumble too.
Don't sneer at the man who's down today, unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall, or felt the same way, that only the fallen know.
YOU may be strong, but yet the blow that was his, if dealt to you in the self same way, or at the self same time, Might cause you to stagger, too.
Don't be harsh with the man who sins, or pelt him with words or stone, Unless you are sure-yes doubly sure, that you have not sins of your own For you know, perhaps, if the tempter's voice should whisper as soft to you As it did to him, when he went astray, it would cause you to falter, too.
This poem is by an unknown author to whom I reproduce, with thanks.
I felt that afterreading this wonderful poem, that it may strike a chord with all of us, when we go down the path of recrimination.
There are many people who have had a very tough time in their lives, and may not even have anyone to share their troubles with.
We tend to shy away from people who do not conform to our way of life, or our daily habits.
Those who are homeless, or in trouble and in need of a friendly word, do we stop to give one? No.
When we as a society,can pass over someone lying on a hospital floor, without raising 'merry hell 'about it, or walk over a young woman dying in a convenience store, how can we lift up our heads and call ourselves 'Christian'.
Does pain and suffering of othersjust not bother us at all any more, is it a case of "I'm alright Jack" and yet, when we face disaster as a nation, we can suddenly feel for others and do our best to help.
Why cannot we carry the same feelings towards others at any time in our lives, and just not when disaster strikes? Then we could call ourselves Christians.
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