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I wish I were a moutain lark

Hymnal: Linden Harp #d53 (1856) Languages: English
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Dialogue between William and Clara

Hymnal: Linden Harp #141a (1855) First Line: I wish I were a mountain lark Lyrics: William. 1 I wish I were a mountain lark, I'd rise at early day, And fly through every wood and park, Warbling my cheerful lay. Clara. 2 And I would be a peacock gay, And walk about the green; I'd spread my feathers all the day, To have their beauty seen. William. 3 But then you would be cross and proud, And of but little use; Your cry would be so shrill and loud, Your hearers you'd confuse. Clara. 4 And if you were a lark, you know, You'd dress in russet brown; While I should my rich colors show, And thus get great renown. William. 5 If I were plain, yet all would love To hear my morning songs; Pour'd forth with joy to God above, To whom all praise belongs. Languages: English

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