Eugene Field

Eugene Field

St Louis / Missouri / United States
Thursday, January 1, 2004

Inscription For My Little Son's Silver Plate Comments

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When thou dost eat from off this plate,
I charge thee be thou temperate;
Unto thine elders at the board
Do thou sweet reverence accord;
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Susan Williams 20 December 2015

What a pleasant prayer for one's child to learn: Unto the serving-folk be kind; Be ever mindful of the poor, Nor turn them hungry from the door; And unto God, for health and food And all that in thy life is good, Give thou thy heart in gratitude.

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Eugene Field

Eugene Field

St Louis / Missouri / United States
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