Her last upon the sleeping babe! then raised

To the Almighty one a fervent prayer,

Confiding her soul’s treasure to his care:

Then, as with firmer step she homeward trod,

With faith renewed, she left him to his God!

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BLOWING BUBBLES.

It was a lovely picture! A young boy,

Of scarce five summers, on a terrace stood,

Which overlooked a region of sweet flowers,