Pleasant rhymes for little readers, or, Jottings for juveniles (1866)
Josephine, fl. 1860, Kronheim, Joseph Martin, 1810-1896 · London : Houlston and Wright · leaf 115
in to-day ? Sadly the worthy pastor smiled, And blessed the faith of the guileless child;Sadly he smiled, for a thought of grief Stole oer his heart at his unbelief;And the prayer that went up to his Lord above Was, Oh for such trustful faith and love ! Within the walls of their ancient fane The… … The Rainy Day. 109 Now, from the oaken pulpit old, A tale of Elijahs faith was told;But the pastor paused, for a sudden breeze Woke the still landscape and rocked the trees,Swung the worn casements to and fro, Played in the leaves of the books below;And the peal of the distant thunder roared,—…
Children's poetry
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