HYMNS. MOTHER'S HYMN. THERE sitteth a dove so white and fair, And she listeneth how to Jesus Christ Lightly she spreads her friendly wings, And unto the Father in heaven she bears And back she comes from heaven's gate, From the Father in heaven, who hears her speak, Then, children, lift up a pious prayer! It hears whatever you say; That heavenly dove so white and fair, All on the lily spray. - From the Swedish. THE NEAREST FRIEND. DEAR JESUS! ever at my side, To leave Thy home in heaven, to guard Thy beautiful and shining face I cannot feel Thee touch my hand, But I have felt Thee in my thoughts, And when my heart loves God, I know Yes! when I pray, Thou prayest too, But when I sleep, Thou sleepest not, - F. W. Faber. A MOTHER'S MORNING PRAYER. Up to me sweet childhood looketh, In their young hearts, soft and tender, Give to me a cheerful spirit, Father, order all my footsteps; That, in following me, the children May not go astray. Let Thy holy counsel lead me; Draw us hand in hand to Jesus, HYMN OF A CHILD. LOVING JESUS, meek and mild, Make me gentle as Thou art, Take my childish hand in thine, So shall all my happy days And the world shall always see Christ, the holy Child, in me! S ·Abridged from C. Wesley. |