Leaves of Gold

My mother-in-law gave me an old book that she found called "Leaves of Gold". It is full of little poems, quotes and such. I read one below last night and it really made me think about what it means to be a parent and how to best teach little Adella. I hope you enjoy it.



Sermons We See
By Edgar A. Guest

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day,
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see the good in action is what everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you'll let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true;
But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.