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The Poetical Works of Frances Ridley Havergal

Havergal, Frances Ridley (1836-1879)

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I.

The Ministry of Song.

Miscellaneous Poems.

Enigmas and Charades.

Chords for Children.

Christmas Verses.

New Year Verses.

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Birthday Poems.

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Birthday Mottoes.

[May the tale the years are telling]

[Many a happy year be thine]

[Many and happy thy birthdays be!]

[Love would strew upon thy way]

[‘Upward, still upward’ thy pathway be]

[Birthday blessings, fullest, sweetest]

[The Love of God the Father]

[Leaning, resting, trusting, loving]

[We pray Thee for our dear one!]

[A holy, happy birthday]

[I have no birthday gifts to bring]

M. L. C.'s Birthday Crown.

To John Henry C--- on his Third Birthday.

For Elizabeth Clay's Birthday.

‘Coming of Age.’

To the Rev. C. B. Snepp.

Saturday Night.

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[Birthday blessings, fullest, sweetest]

Birthday blessings, fullest, sweetest,
Fall on thee to-day!
Earthly pleasure, fairest, fleetest,
Will not, cannot stay;

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But the true and heavenly treasure
Cannot pass away:
May its richest, grandest measure
Gild thy natal day!