The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman

Two Women

        "I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they
     be of the same mind in the Lord"—Phil. iv. 2,

     EUODIAS.

     But if Paul heard her tattlings, I am
          sure
     He never would expect me to endure.
     There is a something in her very face
     Antagonistic to the work of grace.
     And even when I would speak graciously
     Somehow, Syntyche's manner ruffles me.

     SYNTYCHE.

     No, not for worlds! Euodias has no
          mind;
     So slow she is, so spiritually blind.
     Her tongue is quite unbridled, yet she
          says
     She grieves to see my aggravating ways
     Ah, no one but myself knows perfectly
     How odious Euodias can be!

     EUODIAS.

     Yet, "in the Lord." Ah, that's another
          thing!

     SYNTYCHE.

     Yet, "in the Lord." That alters it in-
          deed.

     EUODIAS.

     For His sake I'll endure her whispering

     SYNTYCHE.

     For His sake I'll consent to let her lead.

     EUODIAS.

     Lord, teach me to forbear; yes, day by
          day.

     SYNTYCHE.

     Lord, keep me gentle now, and all the
          way.