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SONGS FOR THE

A little sparrow cannot fall
Unnoticed, Lord, by thee ;

And though I am so young and small,
Thou dost take care of me.

Teach me to do whate’er is right,
And when I sin, forgive ;

And make it still my chief delight
To love thee while I live.

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O, Father, pless a little child,
And in his early youth

Give him a spirit good and mild,
A soul to love the truth.

May never falsehood in his heart,
Or in his words abide ;

But may he act the truthful part,
Whatever may betide.

When for some little insult given,
My angry passions rise,

[ll think how Jesus came from heaven,
And bore his injuries.

Dear Saviour, may I learn of thee
My temper to amend ;

And walking in humility,
May peace my steps attend.

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