...Gifts...

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 29, 31 January 1930, Page 30

...Gifts...

Give i me for j JOY: : the tossing of i the irees, ‘The flowers dancing, waving in the breeze, The sun full-shining, sky cloud-flecked and blue, . Spring in her beauty, all earth born anew. Give me for praise: the carol of a.bird, | The full, sweep rapture of a ‘skylark heard Soaring in Heaven; and the rippling note Of gladness pouring from a robin’s throat. Give me for love: the light in children’ S eyes, The little clinging hands, words quaint and wise; The confident affection of the old; Patience to listen to a tale. oft told. Give me for. wealth: the gold in-every flower, The gleaming diamonds after summer shower ; A mind wherein is fullest treasure store — Of thoughts and fancies, yea, and Ss lore. Give me for friend: one who will: understand, The warmth and comfort of a friendly hand, Someone to walk beside me in. the way, To share my hopes and fears, my work and play. Gwe me for peace: the sense‘to know Thee near, . To have, whate’er befall, no hint of fear; A perfect trust, knowing full well that He Who sees the sparrow fall cares more for me.

Gladys R.

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