The Way (verse)
Simmons, Laura
Walk not too near these outcast sons of men Where passed your Christ ahead! You, too, may share The rabble's wrath! In time take heed! Beware The woe—the bitter shame of Him again! Your flaming...
...Let others yearn and die...
...Remember how He spumed the risk and loss...
...These broken ones you love with hot heartbreak Can save you not...
...What if they mark you of His band and cry: "Behold this one, as well" ? Ah, you should know The jeers, the stones, for all that with Him go...
...Remember how they nailed Him to a cross...
...Your flaming zeal speak not so rash, so loud...
...Be warned by His mistake...
...Keep on your prudent way within the crowd...
...Have caution, fool...
Vol. 6 • July 1927 • No. 11
