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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 27, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 21.

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The Picture

By C. B. Sappenfield

C. B. SAPPENFIELD
The little picture on the wall, Placed there by childish art, Is sweet reminder of the one, Enshrined within my heart.
'Twas, ah, how many months ago That he, my darling boy, Clasped his warm arms around my neck, And thrilled my heart with joy!
“See, mamma!” loud he cried in glee, “Your picture on the wall!” Bright as a rose in June was he, But faded in the fall.
His little bed, so clean and white, Stands just beside the door, The hobbyhorse he used to ride Is near it on the floor.
I want that picture to remain, Though rude it looks to you; I want its impress on my heart To stay my whole life through.
Golden, Colo.