THE TONGUE. 125

to a father or mother, it isa wicked tongue. _

When it says an unkind word to a brother
or sister, it is a very bad tongue indeed.

When the, tongue: swears, it does that
which God has expressly forbidden.

When the tongue speaks bad words, it is
a vile tongue. What boy orygirl would like
to carry abotit such a tongue in his mouth?

Now, my young reader, let me ask you
a few. questions. What Sort of a tomgue
have you? Does it always speak the truth?
does that tongue_of yours ever say Saucy
words? | ’

Does your tongue ever say disobedient

words to your parents? does it ever say «

unkind words to a brother or a sister?
does it ever swear? does it ever utter vile
words? .

O,.my friend, if your tongue ever does
anything wrong, what shall be done? Can
you tell me how to correct an evil tongue ?
I can tell you. Take care of your heart and
think right thoughts, and you will be sure to
sneak right words. ‘

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