Eliot, Samuel, 1821-1898 · Boston : [J. Wilson & Son, University Press] · leaf 109
xample by this thing, And yield to each his right;Lest God, bv such like misery, Your wicked deeds requite. OLD CHRISTMAS. Now, he who knows old Christmas,He knows a carle of worth ; For he is as good a fellowAs any upon the earth. He comes warm-cloaked and coatedAnd buttoned up to the chin : And… … And with sprigs of holly and ivyWe make the house look gay, Just out of old regard to him, —For twas his ancient way. OLD CHRISTMAS. 91 He comes with a cordial voice That does one good to hear,He shakes one heartily by the hand, As he liath done many a year. And after the little children He asks in…
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