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Judge Gently
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Pray don't find fault with the man
who limps or stumbles along the road
Unless you have worn the shoes he wears,
or trudged beneath his load.
There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt,
though hidden away from view,
Or the burden 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 shame
that only the fallen know.
You may be strong, but still the blows
that were his...if dealt to you,
In the selfsame way at the selfsame time
might cause you to stagger, too.
Don't be too harsh with the man that sins
or pelt him with word of stone
Unless you are sure...yes doubly sure
that you have no sins of your own...
For you know...perhaps if the tempter's
voice should whisper...as softly to you
As it did to him...when he went astray
could cause you to falter too.
~ Author Unknown~
