CHOOSE THE RIGHT
When we choose the right it leads to happiness and peace,
This does not mean that our trials and troubles will cease,
But it will mean that through life we will have sweet calm
By knowing in choosing right, our soul is free from harm.

If we stop and think, no thoughtless words would we speak,
Through the whole day try our best God’s truth to seek,
Act in such a way that shows we try and choose the right,
That way by our words and actions lead others to the light.

It does not matter what all the others around you say and do,
The choice to choose the right is ours our whole life through,
It may be hard to stand alone, the only one doing the right thing,
But think of the growth in our character that action can bring.

Always choose the right in words and actions and in every deed,
Do what God would have us do, plant in peoples hearts a good seed,
Let our little light shine in a world of wickedness, darkness and sin,
So those around us may change and let their own light shine within,

Choose the right, three simple words taught when we are very young,
Something for all to live by whether their lives be short or very long,
So when every choice is placed before you, never hesitate to choose right
And so try to be like the Master, who was the way, the truth and the light.

M Ann Margetson December 25, 2001
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