188. The Mothers of Our Land. Edith Sanford Tillotson. Ira B. Wilson. 1. Let others sing of he-roes, Who win un-dying fame, Who on the scroll of 2. Let others tell the glory That beckons far a-field, And bow to those who 3. Let others crown with laurel The vic- tor in his pride,And give him laud and glory Have gained an honored name; But * we we Of will sing the prais-es her whose dai-ly life Holds oft un-noticed triumphs O'er petty cares and strife. one who never roams, But keeps sweet peace unbroken In loving hearts and homes. each be-lov-ed head, Untouched by gold or jew-els, But wreathed with love instead. band; Of that brave... glo- ry Of that ev er brave and loyal and With love and hon - or hail them, The moth-ers of our land. Copyright, 1913, by Lorenz Publishing Cc, in "White Blossoms," International copyright. 189. Bells of Summer Gladness. Bells or chimes can be rung with good effect while rendering this song. Do not sing this song fast. Sing it smoothly. Arranged from Wagner's "Spinning Chorus," by John D. Creswell, Words and arrangement copyright, 1914, by Lorenz Publishing Co., in "The Spring Processional." International copyright. welcome you again with hearts so glad and gay; Day so glad and bright! Filled with sweet delight! Welcome, welcome once again, glad Children's Day. Copyright, 1913, by Lorenz Publishing Co., in "The Children's Kingdom." International copyright. Ev'ry brook and ev- 'ry breeze Day by day has told Of the wondrous Copyright, 1913, by Lorenz Publishing Co., in "Queen June." International copyright. June Joy. Concluded. 9 learn To glad - ly raise a song of praise, For Sum-mer's re-turn! Ira B. Wilson. ers? Do you like their fragrance sweet, ry of the One who crowns our days; ty Let us grow from day to day, ers, As the day and twi-light meet? ry, We de-light to sing his praise. ty, All a long his love-lit way. We are rose buds, pret- ty rose-buds, Growing for him a - bove; 9 26 We are rose - buds, pret-ty rose - buds, In the garden of his love. Copyright, 1913, by Lorenz Publishing Co., in "The Children's Kingdom." International copyright. |