Image 4 of Holly Springs gazette (Holly Springs, Misp. [i.e. Miss.]), March 3, 1843

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THE WIDOWS MITE The tear for others woe thats given Or pitys whispered prayer Ascends like incense up to heaven Ani claims a blessing there When pomp and pride had thrown Their offering to the poor A humble widow stood alone And gave her little store Though small the gift twas a her hoard And angels with delight Did in the Book cf Life record That lonely widows mite II U M 1 L I T Y XY MONTGOMERY The bird which soars on highest wing Builds on the ground her lonely nest And she which doth most sweetly sing Sings in the shade where all things rest In lark and nightingale we see What honor hath humility When Mary chose the better part She meekly set at Jesus feet And Lvdias g rule opened heart Was made for Gods own temple nect Fairest and best adored is he Whose clothing is humility The saint who wears heavens brightest crown In deepest adoration bends The weight of glory bows him down The most when most his soul ascends Nearest the throne itself must bo The footstool of humilitv TIIK KOAT OF LIFE I saw a little fairy boat Glide oer