i love to hear the little birds

that carol on the trees;

i love the gentle murmuring stream,

i love the evening breeze.

i love to think of him who made

these pleasant things for me;

who gave me life, and health, and strength,

and eyes, that i might see.

i love the holy sabbath-day,

so peaceful, calm, and still;

and o! i love to go to church,

and learn my maker's will.