As the Twig is Bent
A little girl with shining eyes, Her little face aglow: Said: "Daddy, it is almost time for Bible School, let's go; They teach us there of Jesus' love oh how He died for all upon the cruel cross to save those who, on Him, do call." "Oh, no," said Daddy, "not today, I've worked hard all this week, and I must have one day of rest, I'm going to the creek, For there I can relax and rest, and fishing's fine, they say. So, run along, don't bother me, We'll go to church some day." Months and years have passed away, But Daddy hears that plea no more; "Let's go to Bible School." Those childhood days are o'er. And now that Daddy's growing old, when life is almost through he finds the time to go to church, but what does daughter do? She says, "O Daddy, not today: I stayed up most all night and I've just got to have some sleep, besides, I look a fright. Then Daddy lifts a trembling hand to brush away the tears, as again, he hears the pleading voice he sees a small girl's shining face, upturned with eyes aglow, as she says, "It's time for Bible School, Please, Daddy, won't you go?"
