WHAT GOD SAID
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“This be a lesson,” said Life, with a frown— And knocked me down. “And serve him right!” cried the goodly men, While I—I picked myself up, and then Went on just as I used to do. But the good God smiled as He shook His head; “It’s a troublesome child,” said He, “but yet Not quite so altogether dead As those solemn old fools that laughed. Don’t fret!” At least, I think that’s what He said.