Tag Archive for: child

To A Child

To A Child 1753 Thou lovest me for what I am; and naught It matters what I wear or give Thine eyes Sound all the depths of life's dishonesties Gold cannot tempt thee Thou canst not be bought Thy favor must be won by worth, not sought With…

The Dying Child

The Dying Child 964 Go open wide the door, mother And let the angela in: For they are bright and fair, mother, So pure and free from sin I hear them speak my name, mother, They sweetly whisper come Oh let the angels in, mother, For…

The Sick Child

The Sick Child 1664 I've tried so hard to go to sleep And not to fear, But Mother dear, It is so dark! and God won't keep A naughty child all safe, I know: And I was naughty Please don't gol I am afraid with no one here The dark is full…