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Show i I POETS' CORNER. j HAVE COURAGE TO SAY NO. You're starting to-day on life's journey, Along on the high-way of life; You'll meet with a thousand temptations, Each city with evil is rife. jThis world is a stage of excitement, Thoro's danger wherever you go; But vylienyou are tempted in weakness, Have courage, my hoy, to say no ! , The Syren, s sweet song may allure you ; i Beware of her cunning and art: Whenever you see lier approaching, ,. , Be guarded and haste to depart. . The Billiard Saloons are inviting, Decked out in their tinsel and show ; You may be invited to enter, L Have courage, my boy, to Bay no ! vThe bright ruby wine may ba offered, A No matter how tempting it be, j. From poison that stinga like an adder, My boy, have courage to flee. , . The gambling halls are before you, , Their lights, how they dance to and fro : If you should be tempted to entor, .., Think twice, evo-n thrice, ere you go. J In. courage alone lies your safety, imwai " When you the long journey begin, " And trust in a Heavenly Father, . Who'll keep you unspotted from sin. . t it S Temptations will go on increasing, E y As. streams from a rivulet flow, 9 But If 3'ou are true to your manhood, H Have courage, my boy, to say no ! |