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PASTORAL.
'Neath the hill, beside the stream
Stands a lowly shepherd's cot.
But contented doth he seem
In his humble lot.
Stands a lowly shepherd's cot.
But contented doth he seem
In his humble lot.
Seldom strays the traveller here.
No one helps him sow and reap.
He, as our Redeemer dear,
Loves to tend the sheep.
No one helps him sow and reap.
He, as our Redeemer dear,
Loves to tend the sheep.
Fragrant is his simple life,
Earthly sin to him unknown;
All his friends the flock and fife,
Otherwise alone.
Earthly sin to him unknown;
All his friends the flock and fife,
Otherwise alone.
Innocent devoted one,
Would my heart could be as thine!
Sweet the crown for service done.
Lord, like his be mine!
Would my heart could be as thine!
Sweet the crown for service done.
Lord, like his be mine!
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