SONGS FOR THE

I knew a robin once
Who was so very tame,

That in at the window
Every day he came.

From out of our hands

His crumbs he would eat,
And sing us a song

On the window-seat.

When spring came again,
He flew to the tree,
And all the long summer

With the rest was free.

But he never forgot
His snug winter nest,
Nor to whistle a song
For those he loved best.

I will not fear,
For God is near,
Through the dark night,
As in the light ;
And while I sleep,
Safe watch will keep,
Why should I fear,

- When God is near?