Divine Songs for Children ‎#XVI

XVI. Against Quarrelling and Fighting

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God has made them so:
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
For ‘tis their nature to.

But, children, you should never let
Such angry passions rise;
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other’s eyes.

Let love through all your actions run,
And all your words be mild;
Live like the blessed Virgin’s Son,
That sweet and lovely Child.

His soul was gentle as a lamb;
And as his stature grew,
He grew in favour both with man,
And God, his Father, too.

Now, Lord of all, he reigns above,
And from his heavenly throne
He sees what children dwell in love,
And marks them for his own.

Text Information

• First Line: Let dogs delight to bark and bite
• Title: Against Quarrelling and Fighting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1827

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