TO A ROBIN.
Robin Red-breast on the tree,
Do you sing that song for me?
"You are listening it is true,
But I do not sing for you.
Higher yet on tiptoe rise,
Don't you see a pair of eyes
Peeping through the pleasant shade
Which the summer leaves have made?
There they watch me all day long,
Brightening at my cheerful song,
Turning wheresoe'er I go
For the evening meal below.
Dearest mate that ever blest
Happy lover—peaceful nest,—
Guarding well our eggs of blue,
All my songs I sing for you!"
GOD IS THERE.
When the howling winds are high,
And the vivid lightnings fly
Through the air;—
When the deafening thunders roll,
Peace to thee, O troubled soul—
God is there!
When the dreary storm is past,
And the promised bow at last—
Bright and fair—
In the cloudy sky appears,
Smiling still through Nature's tears
God is there!
When the tender buds unfold
Bright with purple and with gold
In the air,—
Or, at twilight when they close
Wrapped awhile in sweet repose
God is there!
Where the robin chants her lay
Sweetly at the dawn of day,
Or with care
Builds her soft and downy nest,
Lulls her little brood to rest,
God is there!
When the countless stars appear,
Ever to the listening ear
They declare:
He who sees the sparrows fall
Made us and supports us all;
God is there!
When the youthful knee is bent,
And to heaven is humbly sent
Grateful prayer,—
Bending from his throne above
Full of tenderness and love
God is there!