LAUS DEO

God Darling! Listen to my song, The one I sing the whole day long, Of thanks to Thee for every good, Whether at home, in field, or wood.

I thank Thee for the lovely spring, And for Thy little birds that sing; I thank Thee for the summer's sun, When 'mong the roses I can run.

I thank Thee for the sickle time, When corn is ripe, and apples prime. I thank Thee for the deep white snow, When I tobogganing can go.

I thank Thee for the bright sweet day, For hours of love and work and play; I thank Thee for the deep blue night When I and flower-buds fold up tight.