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SPRING—CUCKOO.
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The bee is humming in the sun,The yellow cowslip springs,
And, hark! from yonder woodland's side
Again the cuckoo sings!
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Cuckoo, cuckoo, no other noteShe sings from day to day;
But I, though a poor cottage girl,
Can work, and read, and pray.
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And whilst in knowledge I rejoice,Which heavenly truth displays,
Oh! let me still employ my voice
In my Redeemer's praise.
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