“THREE GATES OF GOLD”

LET every thought thy lips would utter pass three gates of gold,—

But, if through these it fails to pass, then let it not be told;

And o’er each gate in silver letters written thou wilt find.

Above the first one, “Is it true?” the second, “Is it kind ?

"And “Is it necessary?" o’er the third one and the last.

Then guard thy thoughts, let none escape,

 save those these gates have passed!

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