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SUNBEAMS.
To my Sister:
Sunbeams are gladsome, and bright and free—
Smiling on mortals from Heaven above,
Full of sweetness and sympathy,
Heart-cheering sunbeam—'tis thee we love.
Smiling on mortals from Heaven above,
Full of sweetness and sympathy,
Heart-cheering sunbeam—'tis thee we love.
Thine is a beauty that never departs;
Going on errands of mercy far—
Into sad lives and lonely hearts,
Proving ever a guiding star.
Going on errands of mercy far—
Into sad lives and lonely hearts,
Proving ever a guiding star.
Little thou knowest, oh sunbeam bright,
How much of hope thy rays have given,
How thou hast strengthened and given light;
Thou art noble and pure, like an angel in Heaven
How much of hope thy rays have given,
How thou hast strengthened and given light;
Thou art noble and pure, like an angel in Heaven
Shine on, sweet sunbeam, with light of truth,
May all of thy rays most brightly gleam,
Guiding to virtue the steps of youth,—
May'st thou ever shine brightly, my sweet Sunbeam!
May all of thy rays most brightly gleam,
Guiding to virtue the steps of youth,—
May'st thou ever shine brightly, my sweet Sunbeam!
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