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A LITTLE GIRL'S HYMN
Dear Jesus, now that all my play
And simple work is put aside,
I give a proper end to day
By seeking Thee at eventide.
And simple work is put aside,
I give a proper end to day
By seeking Thee at eventide.
While round about this place of rest
The light of day is growing dim,
I want to reach Thy gentle breast
With holy verses from my hymn.
The light of day is growing dim,
I want to reach Thy gentle breast
With holy verses from my hymn.
Forgive me if upon the dress
I wear for Thee is spot or stain,
And help me in Thy tenderness
To wear it lily-white again.
I wear for Thee is spot or stain,
And help me in Thy tenderness
To wear it lily-white again.
Let me remember, when I rise
From sleep to run my little race,
The watching of Thy careful eyes,
The look of love upon Thy face.
From sleep to run my little race,
The watching of Thy careful eyes,
The look of love upon Thy face.
For, if I often stay to think
Of all that Thou hast done for me,
I shall not stumble on the brink
Of what my heart should do for Thee.
Of all that Thou hast done for me,
I shall not stumble on the brink
Of what my heart should do for Thee.
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