2 We have met, and Time is flying; We shall part, and still his wing, Sweeping o'er the dead and dying, Will the changeful seasons bring: Let us, while our hearts are lightest, In our fresh and early years, Turn to Him whose smile is brightest, And whose grace will calm our fears. 3 He will aid us, should existence With its sorrows sting the breast; Gleaming in the onward distance, Faith will mark the land of rest: There, 'midst day-beams round him playing, We our Father's face shall see, And shall hear him gently saying, "Little children, come to me." 750. C. M. William Cutter. Youthful Example. 1 What if the little rain should say, So small a drop as I Can ne'er refresh these thirsty fields, I'll tarry in the sky? 2 What if a shining beam of noon Should in its fountain stay, Because its feeble light alone Cannot create a day? 3 Doth not each rain-drop help to form The cool, refreshing shower, And every ray of light to warm And beautify the flower? 4 Go thou, and strive to do thy share-- One talent,--less than thine,-- Improved with steady zeal and care, Would gain rewards divine. 751. L. M. Montgomery. Sabbath School Anniversary. 1 From year to year in love we meet; From year to year in peace we part; The tongues of children uttering sweet The thrilling joy of every heart. 2 But time rolls on; and, year by year, We change, grow up, or pass away; Not twice the same assembly here Have hailed the children's festal day. 3 Death, ere another year, may strike Some in our number marked to fall: Be young and old prepared alike; The warning is to each, to all. 4 Oft broke, our failing ranks renew; Send teachers, children, in our place, More humble, docile, faithful, true, More like thy Son, from race to race. 752. L. M. Anonymous. For the Close of a Sabbath School. 1 Father, once more let grateful praise And humble prayer to thee ascend; Thou Guide and Guardian of our ways, Our early and our only Friend. 2 Since every day and hour that's gone Has been with mercy richly crowned, Mercy, we know, shall still flow on, Forever sure as time rolls round. 3 Hear then the parting prayers we pour, And bind our hearts in love alone; And if we meet on earth no more, May we at last surround thy throne. 753. 6s. & 4s. M. J. G. Adams. Sabbath School Anniversary. 1 Creation's sovereign Lord! Be thy glad name adored Through earth and sky! Hear, as in youthful days To thee we humbly raise Songs of our grateful praise, Holy and high!