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'See, the stars are coming

In the far blue skies!

Mother, look! they brighten—

Are they angel's eyes?'

'No, my child, the splendor

Of those stars is given,

Like the hues of flowers,

By the God of heaven.'

'Mother, if I study,

Sure He 'll let me know

Why those stars he lighted

O'er our earth to glow:'

'Child—what God has finished

Has a glorious aim,—

Thine it is to worship

And love His holy name.'