But if we are kind and good, ANE sits within the window, All day she does not stir; What keeps the little girl so still? And what amuses her? Say, does she learn her spelling, For see the Bible story, Of Samuel she doth read; And wishes that her little heart, Was given to God indeed. "And must I then be gentle, Obedient, and mild; If I, like little Samuel, Would be the Lord's own child?” "Speak, Lord, Thy servant heareth," Thus too my lips shall say; 66 I list Thy glorious message, I will be kind and gentle, O not beat my brother, I pray, He has been good the whole long day. Yes, I must, for proud and rude Is Willie when angry thoughts intrude; And Willie knows well he should not say That he will always disobey, And beat the good old gallant grey, But you're a good boy, kind and true, |