THREE LITTLE FOXTON SISTERS.
Ruby, Pearl and Onyx, Ye are fair to see, Smiling, bright, and happy, Little sisters three. Ye are precious jewels— Not in name alone, Ye are greater treasures Than most costly stone. Ye have souls immortal Which shall livo for aye, When, earth and its treasures Long have passed away. May ye be Christ's jewels, Precious in his sight ; Ye are His by purchase, Ye are His by rght. Give your hearts unto Him j In your childhood's days j May ye live to serve Him Ana show forth Sis praise. Baby is an emblem Oi the heart's true love : Give t/ttM<», little Euby, To thy God above. Emblem fair of purity Is the precious pearl ; Tib a very pretty name Fqy a little girl. Qhthou "Pearl of greatest price," Grant that, like to Thee, Pure, and bright, and lovely, This dear Pearl may bo. Onyx maizes rare cameos By the graver's art : May .Chrjst'a name, dear Onyx, Bei^raveh "oft thy heart. And when ends life's story, May each precious gem. Bright ' y shino fir ever In Christ's diadem. R.P
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Manawatu Herald, 15 October 1889, Page 3
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184THREE LITTLE FOXTON SISTERS. Manawatu Herald, 15 October 1889, Page 3
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