Miller, Lida Brooks. [from old catalog] · Chicago, Philadelphia and Stockton, L. P. Miller & co. · leaf 264
aradise most fair.Which mothers call the childrens prayer. Then kissed, on beds we lay them down. As fragrant white as cloverd sod.And all the upper floors grow hushed With childrens sleep, and dews of God.And as our stars their beams do hide.The stars of twilight, opening wide.Take up the heavenly… … Nobody listens to childish woesWhich kisses only smother ; Nobodys pained by naughty blows,Nobody—only mother. 262 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY. Nobody knows of the sleepless careBestowed on baby brother ; Nobody knows of the tender prayr,Nobody—only mother. Nobody knows of the lessons taughtOf loving…
Children's songs · Kindergarten
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