THE VOICE OF THE GRASS. SARAH ROBERTS. [Give in a simple, natural manner.] Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere; On the sunny hillside, In every shady nook→ I come creeping, creeping everywhere. Here I come creeping, smiling everywhere; Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere; My pleasant face you'll meet, Silently creeping, creeping everywhere. Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere; Nor hear my low, sweet humming, And the glad morning light I come quietly creeping everywhere. Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere; More welcome than the flowers In pleasant summer hours; The gentle cow is glad, And the merry bird not sad To see me creeping, creeping everywhere. Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere; And deck your silent home- Here I come creeping, creeping everywhere My humble song of praise Most joyfully I raise To Him at whose command I beautify the land, Creeping, silently creeping everywhere. THE FOUNTAIN. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL. 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