I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us.
01-01-2011, 08:37 AM
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My Friend sent me this - thought I would pass it on -
THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.
Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.
They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.
The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.
To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
I still like the old paths the best!
'The Old Paths' was written by a retired minister who lives In Tennessee.
THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.
Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.
They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.
The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.
To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
I still like the old paths the best!
'The Old Paths' was written by a retired minister who lives In Tennessee.
01-01-2011, 08:49 AM
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Location: La Pine Oregon, USA
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I can agree with some of those but not all. Those were the days before permanent press, before dishwashers and microwaves, before anti-lock breaks, and before (GASP) internet!!!!!!!!!!! Oh --- and quilt making was a LOT harder!!!!
01-01-2011, 09:26 AM
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Location: was Upstate NY, now NC & TN
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Not the least bit interested in the "old paths".
I like working, went crazy for the few years I was home with small children, don't cook and have no interest in learning and would not be a part of a household where the husband wore the pants.
We are equal partners and have a life that allows us both to feel fulfilled, and have raised our four children to expect the same.
Sorry, but I think most of it sounds awful (for me anyway).
I like working, went crazy for the few years I was home with small children, don't cook and have no interest in learning and would not be a part of a household where the husband wore the pants.
We are equal partners and have a life that allows us both to feel fulfilled, and have raised our four children to expect the same.
Sorry, but I think most of it sounds awful (for me anyway).
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