CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS.

Yes! under the boughs, scarce seen, nestle they,
Those children of song together;—

As blissful by night, as joyous by day,

'Mid the snows and the wintry weather.

For they dream of Spring,

And the songs they 'll sing,

When the flowers bloom again in the mead;

And mindful are they

Of those blossoms gay,

Which have brought them to-day

Such help in their time of need!

HARRISON WEIR, 1859.

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