SUMMER'S EVENING.

1 As homeward by the evening star I pass along the plain, I see the taper's light afar, Shine through our cottage pane.

2 My brothers and my sisters dear, The child upon the knee, Spring when my hastening steps they hear, And smile to welcome me.

3 But when the fire is growing dim, And mother's labours cease, I fold my hands, repeat my hymn, And lay me down in peace.