~ Judge Gently ~

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~

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