Thoughts.
THE thoughts that come
of heavenly mould
Alas, how short their stay;
How slow to leave us,
those that steal
Our very joys away.
How carefully then should we shun
The evil in their birth,
And cherish only those we know
Will prove of heavenly worth.
Our life might be as peaceful as
The calm, sweet breath of even,
If we had Heaven in all our thoughts,
And all our thoughts in Heaven.
ANNIE E. SMITH.
Wilton, N. II.