Huntsville gazette., 1893-09-02
LEARN TO SAY NO.
BY 8. J. B. CARTER.

BY s. j. B. CARTER.
This worlds made up of great many things,
Some good, others bad as you know:
People are class'd in the same way,
So we should know with whom to go.
Seasons change, yea man and matter too.
People you thought you knew long go;
Persons to whom you We said yes with smile,
With frown you should now answer no
There's ball over yonder at Mr.. AS house,
Good people(?) and bad ones will go;
You may be invited to be present yourself,
Don't argue but simply say no.
There's great many old and young people
too,
Careless as to what they say, and do;
When such people solicit your company,
Excuse yourself simply say no.
They themselves often get into trouble,
And make trouble where ere they go,
Its best to keep out of such company,
Saying excuse me please, and go.
The country is on beat nowadays,
Its so where ever you may go,
Watch the corners, and take care OF yourself,
And think whether to say yes, or no.
Old and young people are built the same way
TO deceive the style, you know,
So let me say to the young people now,
Know were and with whom you should go
Some like the stroll, some a soeiable game
There are others with whom wines the 60
Better be calld greener, and fail to take part
Than say yes when you should say no,
Hear the Sabbath school bell Its ringing now,
Parents and conscience both say go,
But friend says lets go somewhere else to day
Be true to convictions; say no.
The church bells are ringing, preaching
to day;
Heaven serves notice to go;
Gods name should be honored, His will be
done,
In this case it is yes, not no.
Be true to your God and country as well.
Do good, as on through life you go;
If tempted or induced to say or do wrong,
Be brave, speak out and say no.
There's good many times and places too,
When you should be blunt as a fro;
To say yes would be criminal weakness,
But heroic to answer out, no.
If 1t is right to do anything, do IL
If not, then leave it and go,
Never do wrong because other people do,
But spurn it and say, never. no, no.
If it is right to go anywhere, go:
Don't falter for rain [ for snow,
Die, If, need be, for your friend in the right
Don't waver, when duty calls go.
Some people will do things. knowing its wrong
Because Mr. A, or B, says go,
Such folks show weakness, they are simply
tools,
They haven't the nerve to say no.
Act on your convictions of right. and wrong
In hands O. none, be arrow or bow,
If its right to do this, wrong to d o that,
Say so, speak out. say yes or no.
There picnic, or party. or something to do.
My friends going, must go too
Need some new Clothes, haven't money to buy
them,
Character sells now, for a show.
Be little careful along these lines.
Ifyou are not able, don't you go,
Better stay home be honest in rags,
Than criminally dress'd for show.
All men are mortal and subject to deaf,
And sooner, or later, must go,
Then pride and style things of the past.
VIII engage their thoughts, never more,
Are tenants at will, must give an account,
OF their stewardship here below,
Better make peace-calling election sure.
For when he calls none can say no.
May we be ready for change, when it comes,
Watching, waiting, willing TO 60,
Where the beautiful river OF life doth flow,
And fruits eternel forever grow.
God bless all our homes and humble our pride
Make US useful while here below,
SO when our course is she'd on earth,
Our robes will be whittier than snow.