The Home Circle | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 17, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 36.

The Home Circle.

MOTHER, WATCH THE LITTLE FEET.

MOTHER, watch the little feet Climbing o'er the garden wall, Bounding through the busy street, Ranging cellar, shed, and hall. Never count the moments lost, Never mind the time they cost, Little feet will go astray; Guide them, mother, while you may.

Mother, watch the little hand Picking berries by the way, Making houses in the sand, Tossing on the fragrant hay. Never dare the question ask, " Why to me this weary task?" These same little hands may prove Messengers of light and love.

Mother, watch the little tongue Prattling eloquent and wild, What is said and what is sung By the happy, joyous child. Catch the word while yet unspoken, Stop the vow before 'tis broken! This same tongue may yet proclaim Blessings in a Saviour's name.

Mother, watch the little heart Beating soft and warm for you, Wholesome lessons now impart, Keep, oh, keep that young heart true, Extricating every weed, Sowing good and precious seed, Harvest rich you then may see, Ripening for eternity. —Sel.