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THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS.
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And happy and childish voices,
Ringing childlike and clear,
Will chirrup a "Merry Christmas"
In a half-awakened ear.
There are books for the thoughtful Etta,
And pictures for sunny-haired Nell,
And skates and mittens for Charlie,
And toys for the baby, Bell.
As I drop them into the stockings,
My heart goes up with a prayer,
That the loving and tender Saviour
May make our darlings His care.
"Keep them, I pray Thee, ever
Safe in the narrow way;
Never in paths forbidden
Surfer their feet to stray.
