November 8
Daily Cheer for All the YearA soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.—PROV. xv, 1.
Speak gently; it is better far
To rule by love than fear;
Speak gently; let not harsh words mar
The good we might do here.
Sunday-School Advocate.
Gentleness diffuses a blessed calm over the nature. Love is the atmosphere of heaven. Long-suffering and meekness counteract all those distresses—and they are innumerable—which arise from pride, anger, and revenge. Peace is but the scriptural name for the entire result of combined and blessed satisfaction in the heart.
J. W. ALEXANDER.
Neither say nor do aught displeasing to thy neighbor; and if thou hast been wanting in charity, seek his forgiveness, or speak to him with gentleness. Speak always with mildness and in a low tone of voice.
L. SCUPOLI.
As a man is known by his company, so a man's company may be known by his manner of expressing himself.
SWIFT.