GOOD FATE
On a dark and stormy night
Far ahead shined a little light,
It was a warning
With sorrow dawning,
For the train that approached.
Fastly into sight
Towards the bridge that held ill fate
The flagman awakened but a moment to late,
For there flowed through a madly stream
Lifting the bridge clear off its beam.
All in a moment the engine ran out of steam
And spying there ahead no light could be seen.
Speaking to the fireman the engineer said,
It’s a heavenly blessing our engine ran dead.
SPRINGTIME
The birds are singing
While nature is bringing,
All of its beauty to show.
The little wild flowers
With sunshine and showers
Are the things that we love so.
They gladden our hearts
And strengthen our souls,
Making life seem young
To those growing old.
There’s the beautiful budding
Of the dogwood trees,
It’s a shaking and waking
For the little honey bees.
To let them know
That nature brought back
With a whole summer’s sweetness
In her blossoms its packed.
MY HEAVENLY THOUGHTS
Oh! heavenly Father,
To our souls give mirth,
Let dwell with us no evil spirit
While on this sinful earth.
Strengthen our weak and humble minds,
Through our hearts let righteousness flow,
Keep us away from worldly things,
For when Thou call we’re sure to go.