the image of this bookmark
kindly donated by
Georg Hartong, The Netherlands
He that gathereth in summer
is a wise son. PROV. X. 5
image of wreath of flowers
with ribbon on which are words:-
HOW DOTH THE LITTLE BUSY BEE
IMPROVE EACH SHINING HOUR
AND GATHER HONEY ALL THE DAY
FROM EVERY OPENING FLOWER
HOW SKILFULLY SHE BUILDS HER CELL
HOW NEAT SHE SPREADS HER WAX
AND LABOURS HARD TO STORE IT WELL
WITH THE SWEET FOOD SHE MAKES
IN WORKS OF LABOUR, OR OF SKILL
I WOULD BE BUSY TOO
FOR SATAN FINDS SOME MISCHIEF STILL
FOR IDLE HANDS TO DO
IN BOOKS, WORK, OR HEALTHFUL PLAY
LET MY FIRST YEARS BE PAST
THAT I MAY GIVE FOR EVERY DAY
SOME GOOD ACCOUNT AT LAST
image of two bee hives,
with flowers
