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The earth in the richest of verdure, 

 By the beautiful flowers is clad, 



The desolate landscapes and highways, 

 By their fragrant blossoms made glad; 



And everywhere we turn in great abundance, 

 The world over. 



In the tree-tops branches, 



On the mountains crest, 

 In the shadow of the lowlands, 



Upon the deserts breast. 

 We find the various animals, 



In wild enjoyment revelling; 

 And everywhere their forms we see, 



The world over. 



When rambling by creek or streamlet, 



The fish in their home we see. 

 And the reptile his life is pursuing, 



Feeling both happy and free. 

 While every pool and rivulet, 



With invisible life is teeming. 



The world over. 



Thus we see by observation. 



Of the many things around us. 

 In the living and the lifeless, 



Upon the land or in the water; 

 Theres universal wealth and action. 



The world over. 



Over and over again, 



No matter wiiich way we turn, 

 We always find in natures book. 



Some lesson we can learn. 



The world over. 



No matter what our position is, 

 No matter where our lot be cast, 



A communion with these creatures, 

 Brings a feeling of repast. 



