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THE MOTHER.
Like Christiana with her little bandOf gracious children round about her pressing—
The model of a Mother—blest and blessing—
Amidst her family I see her stand.
Onward she leads them with a gentle hand,
Wisely commanding, tenderly caressing;
Her life-long happiness in them possessing,
She gives the life-long labour they demand.
Thus as she moves about her house serenely,
Training those fresh young hearts for God and Heaven,
I hold her office to be more than queenly;
For to the glorious angels who stand nighest
The Almighty's throne such “little ones” are given
To tend on earth for service of the Highest.
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