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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 Excerpt:... by the cot where contentment resides; At evening we fain by thy green banks would stray, And lose in thy murmurs the toils of the day. Flow gently, sweet Croton, among thy green boughs, Flow gently, sweet river, the theme of our lays; O'er hills and o'er valleys thy bright water comes, To cheer and enliven our own happy homes. CVI. 7s. Pleyel's Hymn. Harvest Hymn. 1 Every sheaf of golden grain, Standing on the smiling plain, Tells us, if we do not know, Whence our many blessings flow. 2 Thanks we bring for earthly good, Nobler thanks for richer food; Love divine to us has given Christ, the Bread of Life, from heaven, 3 Lord! to these thy favors, give Hearts to serve thee while we live; Till we reap, where Jesus is, Harvests of immortal bliss. CVII. 7s. In A Cottage. Closing School. 1 For a season called to part, Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer. Tender Shepherd of thy sheep, Let thy mercy and thy care, All our souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught, Let our memories retain; May we, if we live, be brought, Here to meet in peace again. 4 Then, if thou instruction bless, Songs of praises shall be given; We'll our thankfulness express, Here on earth, and when in heaven. CVIII. Swiss Song--The Spring Tme. 1 The sweet birds are winging,: From arbor to spray;: And cheerily singing Of spring time and May, Merry May, merry May; Sing, shepherds, sing with me, Cheerily, cheerily, Sing, shepherds, sing with me, Merry, merry, May. 2 The cattle are lowing,: Come up from your hay--:j Lads, let us be going, The morning is May, Merry May, merry May; Sing, shepherds, etc. CIX. The last Rose of Summer. 1 'Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone, All her lovely co...