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’Tis He that taught the lark, from earth upspringing, To warble forth his matin strain; And the pure stream, in liquid gushes singing, Gladly to bless the thirsty plain; And from the laden bee, when homeward winging Its tuneful flight doth not disdain, To hear the song of praise. There’s not a voice in Nature, but is telling (If we will hear that voice aright,) How much, when human hearts with love are swelling, His blessed bosom hath delight In our rejoicing lays. His love, that never slumbers, Taught thee those tuneful numbers.
’Tis He that taught the lark, from earth upspringing, To warble forth his matin strain; And the pure stream, in liquid gushes singing, Gladly to bless the thirsty plain; And from the laden bee, when homeward winging Its tuneful flight doth not disdain, To hear the song of praise. There’s not a voice in Nature, but is telling (If we will hear that voice aright,) How much, when human hearts with love are swelling, His blessed bosom hath delight In our rejoicing lays. His love, that never slumbers, Taught thee those tuneful numbers.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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Page 411 · printed citation: Bethune · subject: MUSIC
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