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What Children Can Do

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1 It is not much that we can give
In doing good to others;
But we in joy and peace can live,
With sisters and with brothers;
To playmates all we can be kind,
And fill their hearts with gladness,
Our parents' wishes we can mind,
And crown their lives with gladness.

2 And more than all we can obey
The precepts of our Saviour,
And prove our love to Him each day,
By goodness of behavior.
So whether short, or whether long
The life that is assigned us,
A mem'ry like a pleasant song,
We all may leave behind us.

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #44

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Author: Kate Cameron

Pseudonym. See also Barnes, Maria B. W. Go to person page >

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First Line: It is not much that we can give
Title: What Children Can Do
Author: Kate Cameron
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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