书城英文图书英国学生文学读本(套装共6册)
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第123章 GIVING

1.Lady rose,lady rose,In your fragrant furbelows ,You give the wind sweet messages Whichever way it blows;You send them to the stranger,You send them to your friend,From out your store of treasure Sweet gifts to all you send.

2.Little bird,little bird,As you sing upon your bough,A hundred hearts are happierThat you are singing now.If the sun is shining brightly,Or is hiding in a cloud,You give the world your sweetest songs And sing them brave and loud.

3.Merry brook,merry dance upon your way;

How could a thirsty birdling trill Its songs so sweet and gay,-

How could the rose have heart Were you not here to-day?to bloom Oh,blessings on you,merry brook,As you dance along your way!

4.Precious girls,precious boys,Know you not that you possessMore than rose,or bird,or brook-Gifts of cheer and loveliness?

Thoughts and words and deeds of love Be you always freely giving,And the world and all who know you Will be richer for your living.