THE TEXT

By James Whitcomb Riley

The text: Love thou thy fellow man!

He may have sinned;— One proof indeed,

He is thy fellow, reach thy hand

And help him in his need!

Love thou thy fellow man. He may

Have wronged thee — then, the less excuse

Thou hast for wronging him. Obey

What he has dared refuse!

Love thou thy fellow man — for, be

His life a light or heavy load,

No less he needs the love of thee

To help him on his road.