I’ve heard it said

that growing old

gives me certain rights

to have my way

and have my say

whatever comes to mind;

But as my hair

grows whiter still

and age my body stains,

may all my words

show kindness and

bring honor to Christ’s name.

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

Titus 2:7-9 ⁷ In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing  uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, ⁸ Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Ephesians 4: ²⁹Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.³² And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.