4. 



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EYEBRIGHT. 



(EUPHRASIA OFPICIXALIS.) 



" For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great." 



St. LvMe ix. 48. 



As star remote in yon blue sky, 

 Scarce e'er discern' d by mortal eye 



'Mid all tbe shining host, 

 The Eyebright hides its tiny head 

 Among the green gi-ass of the mead, 



Conceal' d and well-nigh lost. 



But seek it out — this smallest gem 

 Of earth's resplendent diadem — 



And hear it softly say, 

 " In God's good kingdom blessings pure 

 The least of aU His saints ensure. 



Who watch and work and pray. 



" For they that unobtrusive live. 

 And by good deeds meet praises give 

 To their Eternal Sire, 



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g^a^g g-rg saa^r^ s^ — i^^sx^-s 



