Froebel, Friedrich Wilhelm August, 1782-1852. [from old catalog], Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, 1804-1894, [from old catalog] ed, Dwight, Fannie E., [from old catalog] tr, Jarvis, Josephine, [from old catalog] tr · Boston, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard co · leaf 82
s noon.Come, moon, so good and mild,Come to my little child. Gladly would I come to theeBut I dwell too far away, you see :From my blue house I cannot go,My golden light I can send below.If I cannot to the child come near,I send my light and love so dear.So now, my child, be good and wise:From time… … ilie Boy and the Moon. Wf t seem objects in a far-off sphere To the childs inner sense to shine so near ? \Vh/ longs he for them, wishing heartily That he might now in close relation be ? A lesson tis, to help his mind unfold: Do not disturb the little fancy bold; Let not the fond illusion pass…
Kindergarten · Children's songs
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