My Very Dear St. Nicholas: We really don't know what we should do without you. We took the "Young Folks" for a great many years, and have taken you ever since you were first established.
We went, a short time ago, to see a man who swallowed swords for a profession. Now, can any of our St. Nicholas friends tell us whether he really swallowed them or not, and explain how it is done? —Your loving friends and devoted readers,
Fannie Chandler,
Mary White.
Painesville, Ohio.
Dear St. Nicholas: My children learn the names of English kings and queens, the books of the Old Testament in their order, and other matters of importance to remember, through having found and committed to memory certain rhymes containing them. I have seen several embodying the books of the New Testament, but they all have been too difficult or long for children to learn. I inclose an easy one, written for my own children which may prove useful to your large family of young folks.
W.
BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.
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In the New Testament we find Matthew and Mark leading, With St. Luke and St. John The books next succeeding. Acts and Romans have place Before Corinthians and Galatians; In them we can trace Good news for all nations. Ephesians and Philippians In order are next; Colossians, Thessalonians, With hard names and good text. Timothy, Titus, and Philemon Fill up some pages, And with Hebrews continue The lessons of ages. James, Peter, and John Finish then the good story With Jude, and Revelations To add to its glory. |