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"Yes, dear mamma, I soon shall read,
I'm learning very fast, indeed;
And I should gladly leave my play
For Bible stories any day.

"But, then, you know, to me they're new;
Now, when I've read a book twice through,
I'm tired of it, and want another,—
Why do you not feel so, dear mother?"

"Indeed, my love, I often do
Tire of some books as quick as you;
I should not even read them twice,
Once reading will for me suffice.

"But we may read, and read again,
These sweet words of our Father, Jane,
From youth to age, and as we come
Nearer and nearer to our home—

"Our happy home in heaven above,
This Book we more and more shall love;
Sweeter than honey, and more dear
Than precious gems, 'twill then appear.

"May God his grace to you impart,
And write these truths upon your heart.
Now, darling, put your work away,
'Tis time for you to run and play,—
We'll talk of this some other day."