We should certainly advise you to practise your pen when you feel the impulse to do so.
Lily Jones.—The two verses you enclose express a feeling we can well understand, but they are written in rather halting metre. Each line should have the same cadence as this one—
"How sweetly thou speakest to me";
but you will perceive that
"Brings a sense of happy relief"
differs in rhythm.
Inquirer.—The error we pointed out is exactly the same whether the words come together or not. You make "thou" the nominative to "doth" in the two lines you quote; and this is incorrect. You should study grammar.
Bangalore.—1. We are pleased to be able to say that the tune you send us is a charming one. Certainly it is "worth teaching to Sunday School children," and is quite good enough for publication.—2. The verses you send us are touching and unusual, considering that they were written by a child of six, seriously ill.
Frances M. Venables.—We have acknowledged your information elsewhere. You will find your quotation—
"Guard well thy thoughts, for thoughts are heard in heaven"—