PRE FACE.

This is one of a Series of four similar Volumes, three others being adapted for different ages; the whole Series is as follows:

FIRST BOOK,

For those between the Ages of 8 and 10.

SECOND BOOK,
For those between the Ages of 10 and 12.

THIRD BOOK,

For those between the Ages of 12 and 14.

FOURTH BOOK,
For those above the Age of 14.

W. J. C. Liverpool, June, 1844.

CONTENTS.

Page

OLD BALLAD. Chevy-Chace . . . .

The Children in the Wood -

The Twa Brothers - -

The Child of Elle - ..

CowPER. John Gilpin · · ·

SOUTHEY. The Battle of Blenheim · .

The Cataract of Lodore - -

Judgment on a wicked Bishop

Scott.

Lay of the Last Minstrel .

COLERIDGE. The Raven - - - -

Answer to a Child's Question -

MILTON. On May Morning . . .

HEMANS. Casabianca

·

CAMPBELL. Ode . . . . .

TAYLOR. Pride . . . . .

Evening Hymn . . .

God's Omnipresence - -

Christ our Example . .

Teaching from the Stars -

Easter Hymn . . .