Bunyan, John, 1628-1688, Smith, Alexander, 1830-1867. [from old catalog] · London, Bickers & son · leaf 48
HIS pretty bird, oh ! how she flies and sings !But could she do so if she had not wings ?Her wings befpeak my faith, her songs my peace ; When I believe and sing, my doubtings ceafe. FOR YOUTH. XI. UPON THE BEE. … HE bee goes out, and honey home doth bring ;And some who seek that honey find a sting !Now wouldft thou have the honey, and be treeFrom stinging; in the rirrt place kill the bee.
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