ee small masts,
And light and fast they sail,
But cannot stand a boisterous storm,
Or weather a rude gale.

This life is like a wide-spread sea;
And, guided by the hand
Of Him who made us, we sail on
To reach a heavenly land.

[Illustration]

YACHTS are small pleasure boats, both light
And airy in their form;
They float upon a summer sea,
But anchor in a storm.

Our anchor is the hope of heaven;
When storms of sorrow lower,
Secure and firm, we will not fear,
Even in the darkest hour.

[Illustration]

ZEBRAS in form are like our horse,
Though not so tall and slim;
Striped and glossy, smooth and bright,
And beautiful their skin.

They are not docile, like the horse,
They treat man with disdain;
They spurn the rider and his whip,
His bridle, bit and rein.

[Illustration]

[Illustration]

"Why must I learn my A, B, C?"
Asked little Kate; "it wearies me.
I wish to put my book away,
I wish to run about and play.
There's kitty in the portico,
O dear! if I could only go;
Indeed, I think it very wrong
To make poor kitty wait so long;
I'll gather pretty flowers for you,
If I may go--do let me, do."

RUN AND PLAY.

Now run away, you little things,
And romp, and jump, and play;
You have been quiet long enough,
So run away, I say.

Fred, you and Lucy roll your hoops;
You on a stick can ride;
And nurse, with baby, run a race,
Or any play beside.

Little boys and girls may romp,
And frisk, and jump, and play;
Book and lessons both are done:
So run away, I say.

[Illustration]

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