LAUS DEO

God Darling! Listen to my song,

The one I sing the whole day long,

Of thanks to Thee for every good,

Whether at home, in field, or wood.

I thank Thee for the lovely spring,

And for Thy little birds that sing;

I thank Thee for the summer's sun,

When‘ mong the roses I can run.

I thank Thee for the sickle time,

When corn is ripe, and apples prime.

I thank Thee for the deep white snow,

When I tobogganing can go.

I thank Thee for the bright sweet day,

For hours of love and work and play;

I thank Thee for the deep blue night

When I and flower-buds fold up tight.