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'Twas drawing near the holiday, When piety and pity met In whisp'ring council, and agreed That Christmas time, in homes of need, Should be remembered in a way They never could forget. TWAS DRAWING NEAR THE HOLIDAY WHEN PIETY AND PITY MET IN WHISPERING COUNSEL AND AGREED THAT CHRISTMAS TIME IN HOMES OF NEED SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN A WAY THEY NEVER COULD FORGET
alarm. It is called "Big Sam," and weighs 5,000 pounds] A million feet above the ground (For so it seemed in winding round), A million, and two more, The latter stiff and sore, While perspiration formed a part Of every reeking pore, I viewed the city like a chart Spread out upon the floor. And said: "Great guide Jehoiakin, To me is meagre pleasure in The height of spires and domes, Of walls like ancient Rome's; Nor care I for the marts of trade, Or shelves of musty tomes, Nor yet for yonder colonnade Before your palace homes; "But curiosity is keen To know the city's reigning queen, Who suiteth well the score Of suitors at her door; Oh, which of your divinities Is she whom all adore? Embodiment of truth, _who is_ The belle of Baltimore?" Veracity's revolving eyes Looked up as if to read the skies: "Why, Lor'-a-miss, see dar-- De bell is in de air! Lan' sakes! of all de missteries Yo' nebber learn before! Why, don' yo' know 'Big Sam'? _He_ is De bell of Baltimore!" Christmas at Church.   CHRISTMAS AT CHURCH BY HATTIE HOWARD READ FOR LIEVERBOXT AT ORG BY SWEETHELM 
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