Sermons We See

I found a poem in a box of my Grandfathers knick nacks while I was helping clear out his garage recently. I thought the poem had some relevant messages for us all and as such I’d like to share it with you. The poem is titled “Sermons we see”: 

I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day.

I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.

The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear,

fine counsel is confusing, but the example’s always clear;

and the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,

for to see the good in action is what everybody needs.

I can soon learn how 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 lectures you deliver may be very wise and true;

but I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do,

for I may understand you and the high advice you give,

but there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

 - Edgar A. Guest

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Dan Smith is self employed and is for many their trusted Financial Planner based in Rockhampton. He has clients in various locations throughout Australia but predominately in Central Queensland and specifically the geographic area encompassed by the Rockhampton Regional Council.

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