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240 No. 7 Clear rung the bells that Sabbath morn, As they went briskly up the street ; And out of sight, the Angel bright, Walked close behind with shining feet. No. 7a—Effect Slide. No. 8 Discouraged, wet, and weary oft. Cold, shivering, to their bed they crept; But still all night, that Angel bright, Stood by, to guard them, as they slept. No. 9 At night, as they went sauntering home. He loitered round a pastry cook’s. Till Christy called, “John, come along. You’ll eat the cakes up with your looks I” No. 10 John saw some shoes outside a door,— “ They’ll just keep my poor Christy warm I And quick as thought, he snatched them up. And tucked them underneath his arm. No. 11 The little bo}’ was tired out, And quickly to his bed he crept. And knew not that a wicked sprite Scowled on his brother as he slept. No. lla-Bffect Slide. No. 12 John quickly slipped the shoes inside. And then as quickly walked away. And with a lighter heart he went To face the labours of the day. No. 13 They took the clothes, and nice mince pies. They bowed and thanked, and bowed again. Then .scampered down the spla.shy stieets, And reached their own dull dirty lane. No. 14 The lady at the Sunday School, Found out the little oiqihan’s home. And she would come and read to Chris, And be was glad to see her come. No. 16 His friend, the lady at the house. When little Chris was dead and gone, Bound John apprentice to a trade. And so he (lid not feel alone. But John had many years to live. For he had useful work to do ; And he grew up an honest man, A sober man, and Christian too. And that bright Minister of Love, Apjiointed by the Saviour King, To guard those orphan boys on earth. And then to heavenly glory bring, Still walked with John his journey through, And though uu.seen wa.s ever nigh. Nor left him till his work was done, And then went up with him on high.