750. C. M. William Cutter.

Youthful Example.

1What if the little rain should say,

So small a drop as I

Can ne'er refresh these thirsty fields,

I'll tarry in the sky?

2What if a shining beam of noon

Should in its fountain stay,

Because its feeble light alone

Cannot create a day?

3Doth not each rain-drop help to form

The cool, refreshing shower,

And every ray of light to warm

And beautify the flower?

4Go thou, and strive to do thy share--

One talent,--less than thine,--

Improved with steady zeal and care,

Would gain rewards divine.