Grant freedom to the children in this joyous Are ready to be woven into garlands for the Spring; Better men, hereafter, Shall we have, for laughter good. Or, upon summer earth, To die, in virgin worth; Freely shouted to the woods, till all the Or to be strewn before the bride, And each feathered neighbor Enters on his labor,— Come forth on any day; Children, come forth to play : Worship the God of Nature in your childhood; Worship Him at your tasks with best endeavor; Worship Him in your sports; worship Hi ever; Sparrow, robin, redpole, finch, the linnet, Worship Him in the wildwood; and the wren. As the year advances, Trees their naked branches Clothe, and seek your pleasure in their apparel. Insect and wild beast Keep no Lent, but feast; Worship Him amidst the flowers; In the greenwood bowers; |