Preaching

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There isn't a word that a preacher can say,
    no matter how lovely or true,
nor is there a prayer that his eager lips pray
    that can preach such as sermon as you.

You vowed to serve Christ, and men know that you did;
    they're watching the things that you do.
There isn't an action of yours that is hid,
    men are watching and studying you.

You say you're "no preacher." Yes, but you preach
    a wonderful sermon each day.
The acts of your life are the things that you teach;
    it isn't the things that you say.

If Christians were Christians, as they do profess,   
    men would notice their glorified mien,
and say, "What wondrous things they possess
    who follow the meek Nazarene."

Oh, Christians, remember, you bear his dear name,
    your lives are for  others to view.
You are living examples; men praise you or blame,
    and measure all Christians by you.

-- Florence Belle Anderson