ness. For rumor is most often lies Which, left alone, most always dies. But speak the truth in all I say Have the children tell stories and incidents illustrating truthful VIII DUTY AND FIDELITY (1) To parents, to help, comfort and, if necessary, care for; (2) to brothers, sisters and friends; (3) to the poor and unfortunate; (4) to the wronged and oppressed; (5) to our country; (6) to God. To duty and fidelity I want to cling most faithfully. I'll help the wronged and the oppressed, And, too, my country I'll assist, It shall my duty ever be To make her pure and keep her free. I shall be faithful to her laws, Like Lincoln, Washington and Lee. Is love and reverence to show To God, who keeps us with His care By being dutiful and good I'll show to Him my gratitude. Have the children tell stories and incidents illustrating duty and fidelity. IX OBEDIENCE (1) To parents; (2) teachers and others in authority; (3) to law; (4) to conscience; (5) to God. Nature of obedience: (1) Prompt; (2) cheerful; (3) implicit; (4) faithful. The boy and girl who will obey, And who respect what parents say; And form a habit that will prove Both while they're young and when they're grown: Know how to rule, the wise ones say. And so I shall my parents mind, And prompt and cheerful be and kind. Just what is meant by each command, Shows me 'tis wisest to obey. My teachers take my parents' place, And so the homes from which they came, For such bad conduct get the blame. So I shall try in every way To do just what my teachers say. The laws, which are my country's stay. |