Poems of Progress and New Thought Pastels

<h2><SPAN name="page145"></SPAN><span class="pagenum"></span>A DIALOGUE</h2> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Mortal</span></p> <p class="poetry">The world is full of selfishness and greed.<br/> Lord, I would lave its sin.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Spirit</span></p> <p class="poetry">Yea, mortal, earth of thy good help has need.<br/> Go cleanse <i>thyself</i> within.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Mortal</span></p> <p class="poetry">Mine ear is hurt by harsh and evil speech.<br/> I would reform men&rsquo;s ways.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Spirit</span></p> <p class="poetry">There is but one convincing way to teach.<br/> Speak <i>thou</i> but words of praise.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Mortal</span></p> <p class="poetry">On every hand is wretchedness and grief,<br/> Despondency and fear.<br/> Lord, I would give my fellow men relief.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><SPAN name="page146"></SPAN><span class="pagenum"></span><span class="smcap">Spirit</span></p> <p class="poetry">Be, then, all hope, all cheer.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Mortal</span></p> <p class="poetry">Lord, I look outward and grow sick at heart,<br/> Such need of change I see.</p> <p style="text-align: center" class="poetry"><span class="smcap">Spirit</span></p> <p class="poetry">Mortal, look <i>in</i>.&nbsp; Do thy allotted part,<br/> And leave the rest to ME.</p> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />