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Scripture was remarkably verified-" Ye see your ralling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise ; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty ; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen ; that no flesh should glory in his presence.” (I Cor. i. 26, 29.)
The Morning Walk Improved ;
Or, Little Mary accosted by the affectionate Stranger.
PASS me not so my little child !
Trust me, I've tender thoughts for thee,
Sweet floweret, opening in the wild,
Young bud of Immortality !
I saw thee sporting 'mong yon flowers,
With lightsome heart and look of love ;
And I bethought me of the bowers
Of bliss and innocence above.
Wilt listen to a stranger's talk ?
Wilt hear his prayer, and heed bis warning ?
Wilt think and say, as home you walk,
We've gathered goodly flowers this morning.
This lily blooms, this lily dies ;
Soon o'er its little hour of bliss :
But thou may'st rise to yonder skies,
And bloom a flower of Paradise.
