[Estes, Dana], 1840-1909, comp · Boston, Lee and Shepart · leaf 26
^ word ;Angel-steps are near thee now. Softly, softly, little child; Drive thy passions far away,And thv angel visitants Close will fold their wings and stay Softly, softly, little child; Drop the penitential tear:Angels catch it ere it falls — Bear it up to heaven from here. Softly, softly, litde… … STALKY JACK.
Children's poetry
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