And, crossing his short legs, the inspired babe half said, half sung the following poem:[B]

"Sweet are the flowers of life,

Swept o'er my happy days at home;

Sweet are the flowers of life

When I was a little child.

"Sweet are the flowers of life

That I spent with my father at home;

Sweet are the flowers of life

When children played about the house.

"Sweet are the flowers of life