SONGS FOR THE

  

If a stone were thrown upon you,
And should hit your head or eye,

Don’t you know ’t, would hurt you sadly,

Don’t you think ’t would make you cry?

  

Never throw a stone or brickbat,

Though you see no creature near ;
'T is a dangerous, naughty practice,
Which you little ones should fear.

God will love the child that’s gentle,
And who tries to do no wrong:

You must learn then to be careful,

Now while you are very young.

HAPPY CHILDREN.

If little children love to pray,
And keep their temper all the day,
And never speak a wicked word,
Whatever language they have heard ;

  
   
   
   
   
  

 
 
     
   

Or if they struggle hard and pray,
To drive all naughty thoughts away ;
Then they ’ll be happy all day long

As wild birds in their morning song.