The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-12-21
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ANNE AND WILLIS PRAYER.

ANNE AND WILLIS PRAyER.
ny MRS SOPHIA ?, ~ow
Twas the eve before Christmas; Good night had
been said,
And Annie and Willie had eropt Into bed;
Their were tears on their pillows and tears in their
eyeA
And each llitie bosom was heavy with sgls--
For tonight their stern father's command had been
given,
Thar they should retire precisely al seven.
Instead Of eight. for they troubled him more
Withquestions unheard Of than ever before;
Ha had told them he thought this delus,on sin,
No such being as Santa Claus ever had been,
And he hoped. amer this ne should never NON hear
How be scrambled down chimneys with presents
each year.
And this was the reason that two lltlle heads
SO restlesaly inssed on theif SON. downy beds
Eight nine and the clock on the siceple toled ten;
Nota word had been spoken by either I'LL then.
When Wiliies sad face nom the blanket did peep,
And whispered, Dear Annie, Is YOU fast asleep
why no, brother Willie,p sweet voice replies
ervc tried il In vain, but can't shut my eyes.
Dor, somehow, IL makes me 70 sorry because
Dear papa has said. there Is no santa Claus;
Now we know that there u.s. and Il can't be denied,
For he came every year before mamma died;
Rut then, I've been thinking that she used 10 pray
And God would hear anything mamma would say
And perhaps she asked Him TO send Santa Clans
here,
With the sack fnll presents he brought every year.
''WeI why tant We pray iest as mamma did. then
And ask Him TO send him with presents ading'
1--WE been thinking 50, too" And without a word
more
-Four little bare feet bounded out on the aoor
And four little knees the son carpet pressed,
And two tiny hands are elasped close to each breast
Nov, Willie you know We must firmly believe
That the presents we ask for we're sure 70 receive;
You must wait Just as sin Tin say tho Amen
And by that you win know that your time has come
then
Dear Jesus. look down on my brother and me,
And grant us the favor we are asking Of Thee;
want a wax dolly, a tea.set and ring,
And an ebony work-box that shuts with a spring;
Bless papa. dear Jesus and cause him 10 sec
That Santa Claus loves Us far better than he.
Don't let him get frctful and angry again
AZ dear brother Willie and Annie, Amenls
Please Desus, ct Santa Taus tum down tonight.
And bring US some presents before IL is light
want he should dive me a nice little Scd
With bright. shiny runners, and all painted yed;
A box full Of tandy, a book and toy
Amen and then. Desus I'm he A yood h,,,
Their prayers being ended. thev rni,ed mn ,h,,.
heads
And with hearts light and cheerful again sought
their beds
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