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Touch not the drunkard’s bowl, 
I’ve drunk it to its dregs, 
And now my inmost soul 
Is filled with grief and rage. 
Touch not the sparkling bowl, 
There is a better fount , 
Where crystal ivaters flow, 
And living streams gush out. 
Touch not the sparkling bowl , 
But drink from nature’s spring —- 
Dethrone King Alcohol , 
And shout Cold Water King . 
— Anon. 
Rather no drink at all than excessive drink! Better sign the pledge 
and courageously resist the first beginnings. 
SIGN THE FLEDGE. 
Sign the pledge! we now entreat you ; 
Come with us and take your stand. 
Many friends with joy will greet you, 
Give you welcome to our band! 
Sign the pledge! our country calls you, 
Bids you help us in the fight; 
Ere the tempting cup enthralls you, 
Sign the xjledge! oh , sign to-night! 
Sign the pledge! The promise given 
In the name of God Most High, 
Will encourage some who’ve striven 
From the dangerous path to fly! 
Your example thus to others 
Shall be as a guiding light; 
For the sake of weaker brothers , 
Sign the pledge! oh , sign to-night! 
Sign the pledge ! The children’s voices 
Rise to Heaven—oh, heed their cry! 
Many a fresh young heart rejoices, 
