And ever, since earth began, that look

Has been to the wise an open book,

To win them back from the lore they prize,

To the holier love that edifies.

There are teachings in earth, and sky, and air,

The heavens the glory of God declare;

But louder than voice, beneath, above,

He is heard to speak through a mother’s love.

Emily Taylor.

The mother’s love—there’s none so pure,