Sermons We See (Live your creed)

                                                 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 tell 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 good put in action 
is what everybody needs. 

I soon can learn 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 lecture you deliver
may be very wise and true, 
But I'd rather get my lessons 
by observing what you do; 

For I might misunderstand you
and the high advice you give, 
But there's no misunderstanding 
how you act and how you live.