A DUET.
Reading edition
BY MARGARET EYTINGE.
Sunshine on the meadow, Sunshine on the sea; Green buds on the rose-bush, Blossoms on the tree. Two wee children singing In a rapt delight— One as fair as morning, One as dark as night. Hymn-book held between them With the greatest care, Though they can not read a word That is printed there. "Jesus, Saviour, meek and mild, Friend of ev'ry little child, Once a child Thyself, we pray Thou wilt guard us day by day; For such helpless things are we, We can only sing to Thee!" Standing in the doorway, Arnak smiles to hear Bird-like voices blending Sweet and loud and clear. "'Pears to me de angels Mus' be lis'nin' too— Lis'nin' an' a-lookin' From de hebbens blue; Lookin' an' a-smilin' At de pretty sight; An' in dar eyes—bress de Lord!— Bofe dem chillun's white."