SAINT JOHN DWARF.
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One day a hermit father in God, Planting in earth a pilgrim's rod, For holy obedience did pray Dwarf John to water it every day. From the far river daily brought Silent John his water-pot; As 'twere a soul's task done for God, For three long years he watered the rod. When lo! the dry wood forth did shoot, And bear of obedience flower and fruit! Water thy barren heart with tears, And the same shall happen in good three years.