306 Birds of Buzzard's Roost 



last, but not the least reason why I love the birds and why I 

 would protect them, and that is, that God first cared for 

 them and loved them. 



"I am only a tiny sparrow, 



A bird of low degree; 

 My life is of little value, 



But the dear Lord cares for me. 



"I have no barn or store house, 



I neither sow nor reap; 

 God gives me a sparrow's portion 



But never a seed to keep. 



"I know there are many sparrows, 



All over the world are found, 

 But our heavenly Father knoweth 



When one of us falls to the ground. 



"Tho' small, we are never forgotten, 



Tho' weak, we are never afraid; 

 For we know the dear Lord keepeth 



The life of the creatures he made. 



"I fly through the thickest forest, 



I light on many a spray; 

 I have no chart or compass, 



But I never lose my way. 



"And I fold my wings at twilight, 



Wherever I happen to be, 

 For the Father is always watching, 



And no harm will come to me. 



"I am only a little sparrow, 



A bird of low degree, 

 But I know the Father loves me; 



Have you less faith than we?" 



