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HIS SIMPLE CREED, by                    
First Line: He taught them his new simple law
Last Line: And shall while life endures.
Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Religion; Theology


He taught them his new simple law
Of Right 'twixt God and man,
And showed them how from that would grow
Right too 'twixt man and man.

-- That every man should strive his best
To serve his neighbour's need; --
"God first, then man -- serve all you can!"
That was his simple creed.

-- That none should ever have to ask
His neighbour's aid in vain,
But that his need itself should plead
And instant help obtain.

He taught that every man should do
As he would be done by,
For as man gives so he receives,
With utmost equity.

Give love and love will fill your life;
Give hate and hate is yours;
For as you give, so you receive,
And shall while life endures.





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