A Good Memory Lesson

"So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth
of wickedness, and in a humble spirit receive and welcome
the Word which implanted and rooted in your hearts,
contains the power to save your souls."
James 1:21

Forget each kindness that you do

As soon as you have done it;

Forget the praise that falls to you

The moment you have won it;

Forget the slander that you hear

Before you can repeat it;

Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer

Whenever you may meet it.

Remember kindness that is done

To you whate'er its measure;

Remember praise by others won

And pass it on with pleasure.

Remember every promise made

And keep it to the letter;

Remember those who lend you aid

And be a grateful debtor.

Remember all the happiness

That comes your way in living

Forget each worry and distress

Be hopeful and forgiving;

Remember good, remember truth,

Remember heaven's above you;

And you will find, through age and youth

That many hearts will love you.

"A Good Memory Lesson"
 By H. Skinner
Taken from the book,
"Plain & Happy Living
Amish Recipes & Remedies"
By Emma Byler
(Jonas Em)
Goosefoot Acres Press
Cleveland OH
(1991)