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For Ann Elizabeth Rogers.

The earth, outspread in beauty fair,
 I love delightingly to see,
And learn my Heavenly Father's care
 Of every opening flower and me,

For Amarintha Rogers.

My little heart with joy beats high,
 And all my infant powers expand,
O may my soul obedient be,
 And answer all my God's demand:

or this.

From joy to joy my spirits fly,
 And every earthly beauty charms;
But may I live beyond the sky,
 Encircled in my Saviour's arms.

For Martha and Sarah Rogers, Twin Infants.

Our little joys, by smiles expressed,
 Are all our souls can now convey,
While in our cradle soft we rest,
 Or on our parent's bosom play;