THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN VERSE

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

IN VERSE

1. THOU SHALL HAVE NO GODS BUT ME

2. BEFORE NO IDOL BOW THY KNEE

3. TAKE NOT THE NAME OF GOD IN VAIN

4. NOR DARE THE SABBATH DAY PROFANE

5. GIVE BOTH THY PARENTS HONOR DUE

6. TAKE HEED THAT NO MURDER DO

7. ABSTAIN FROM WORDS AND DEED UNCLEAN

8. NOR STEAL THOUGH ART POOR AND MEAN

9. NOR MAKE A WILLFUL LIE, NOR LOVE IT

10. WHAT IS THY NEIGHBOR'S-DARE NOT COVET

BY WATTS

I found this in a book that I have that was printed in1862, which makes it over 148 years old. It was probably written to teach young people. There are several inscriptions in the front of the book; it was given as a Christmas gift from an aunt in the same year. Some of the words are archaic, but the meaning is clear other than the word "mean," which indicates an impoverished spirit or a person of little value.

I took some books over to the nursing home for one of the residents who loves to read. I hope she enjoys them.

I made the liver patae' which turned out pretty good. I added some relish to the mayonnaise for a little extra zing. It made a good sandwich spread and there is some left over for tomorrow.

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