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TO THE CHILD JESUS, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Could every time-worn heart but see thee once again
Last Line: Safe to its home in thy presence above.
Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus
Variant Title(s): The Nativity
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth


I

THE NATIVITY

COULD every time-worn heart but see Thee once again,
A happy human child, among the homes of men,
The age of doubt would pass, -- the vision of Thy face
Would silently restore the childhood of the race.

II

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT

Thou wayfaring Jesus, a pilgrim and stranger,
Exiled from heaven by love at thy birth,
Exiled again from thy rest in the manger,
A fugitive child 'mid the perils of earth, --
Cheer with thy fellowship all who are weary,
Wandering far from the land that they love;
Guide every heart that is homeless and dreary,
Safe to its home in thy presence above.





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