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How constant is his care!

He gives not only food and drink,

And clothes for us to wear,—

“But happy homes with luxuries filled,

And this bright world of ours

Is stored with precious gifts of love,

Abundant fruits and flowers,

“To gratify the taste of man,

And fill his heart with joy;

Then, should not grateful thoughts of God

Each passing hour employ?”

“Yes, dear mamma, for warbling birds

Send up their sweetest lays,

To thank Him for his gifts of love,

And we should offer praise

“To the great God, our dearest friend,

Who lives and reigns above;

Will you not pray to Him, mamma,

To fill my heart with love?”

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Happy at night,

Happy by day;

Happy at home,

Happy away!

Dolly darling,

Never, never,

Are you cross,

But happy ever!

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“I’m sure ’tis too pleasant this beautiful day

To sit here so quietly playing,

Come, Lillie, let’s be off to the mountain away,

And see where the sheep are now straying!”

So said little Eddie, and ran with great joy,