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Show THE GENTLE LANES I Let me tread the gentle lanes Where the Mndly people are. Where tho light from window panes Gleams and glistens from afarr I Let me walk w ith men f know. Never haughty, seldom great, And I've strength for every blow And a friend for every fate. Lot me bear the laughter ring That proclaims the simple Joys. Let me share the chattering" Of a pack of girls and boys, Let me live among the men t ho are toiling, day ty a i And I shan't be friendless, when Care and sorrow come my way. Let me sit awhile and rest In the fellowship and cheer Of the men I like the. best ilen of useful service here Strong of arm nnd drown of fare. Hands thnt. shape and hutld and mold. For In their abiding place Life Is rich with more than gold. Not in places high or low Dwells the courage of the rare; Kan) glorious blossoms grow In a soil that's commonplace; And It's on the simple lanes Th:it the men of worth are found There it Is that kindness reigns There the Joys of life abound |