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which the bird had fallen, and then gently placed 

 the tiny creature in its nest. 



How important that good people, who are anx- 

 ious that the world should grow better, should 

 honor and extol such noble traits in human nature. 



"Among the noblest in the land, 

 Though he may count himself the least, 

 That man I honor and revere 

 Who, without favor, without fear 

 In the great city dares to stand 

 The friend of every friendless beast." 



Notwithstanding the rough and hard struggles in 

 Martin Luther's life, he had a tender and loving 

 heart above the average of most men. On observ- 

 ing a bird go to roost he made the following beauti- 

 ful and tender remark : " That little fellow has had 

 his supper, and is now going to sleep quite secure 

 and content. Like David, he abides under the 

 shadow of the Almighty, and lets God take 

 care. How happy are the little creatures singing 

 so sweetly, and hopping from branch to branch. 

 We might well take off our hats to them and say, 

 my dear Herr Doctor, we could not have learned 

 thy art of trustfulness. Thou sleepest all night, 

 without care, in thy little nest ; thou risest joyful 

 in the morning, and praisest God, and then seekest 



