When wishing could bring happiness.

TO KATHLEEN, AT CHRISTMAS
(An Acrostic)

K ings of the East did bring their gold

A nd jewels unto the cattle fold.

T he angel’s song was heard by men

“H oly! holy! holy!” then.

L ittle and weak in the manger He lay

E ven as you in a cradle to-day;

E ven as you did the Christ-child rest

N estling warm in His mother’s breast.