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Show JUST FOLKS By Kxljrmr A- Ooest 4 PLEASURES. God intended us to smilo He knew we'd come to sorrow An' our eyos would fill with (ear?, llr Uenw we'd get upset An' lind cares that make us frel, So He strewed the flower. s o' plcasur Down the valley of the years Since He gave us different minds. He inadr- pleasures of all kinds. And there's no one ever lived here But could find his Bpecial Jov; This old world is rrammnl so full of the glad an' beautiful. That whatever suits our f;nc We e;in find it, man or hoy. Some of us it seems there are Who perfer to travel far. Seeking wonders an' excitement An' strange scenes. An' so they roam But the world Is Just ;is bright, Just as full of true delight. An there's just as much of gladness For the ones who etay at home. I'm happier. I think. With the roses red an' pink An' my little patch o pauBiet n the vines aloni; the wall. An' the youngsters at my side in' rn tew friends true and tnd. Than I would be sailin" oceans Followln' fancy's beck an' call. oh. 1 ve had my share of woe. An' the hurt of grief I know Cut 1 thank. Ihe Lord aboc me ben my sky shows bright and clear, For lb' plea.sure I can find An' the rest an' peace o' mind That arc always waitin" for me As I live mv Hfe right here. oo- x |