SWEAR NOT.
# Oh ! swear not by God, vain man '. The mightiest strength is frail: Thy longest life is but a span,’ A brief, a mournful tale. Be from thy lips hosannas heard, Not oaths nor songs profane ; Remember He hath said the words “ Take not my name in vain.” And swear not by the holy Heaven ; It is the Almighty’s throne: Nor hy tho shining stars of even, For they are all His own. 0 man ! Arise at early day, Look on the glorious sun ; Swear not ! but bow thee down and pray To Him, the Holy One! Swear not by the earth, the beauteous earth, The footstool of His power; He gave its every glory birth, In the primeval hour. List to the proud rebukes that roll From ocean, earth, and air ; Lot the deep murmurs move thy soul To worship, not to swear. H.A.O.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2412, 24 December 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)
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146SWEAR NOT. Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2412, 24 December 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)
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