SMILE!

Why the sad and gloomy face?

Why so many sighs?

Is serving God so wearisome,

To inspire such doleful cries?

Are smiles considered evil?

Is rejoicing such a sin,

That Christians must be sad of face

Like those without a friend?

If sadness were our heritage,

And gloom our way of life,

What man would want to turn from sin

To rush into such strife?

So let the love of God shine through,

It really is worth while

To you and all around you,

Smile! bless you, Smile!

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