Who gave the bird its feathers bright,
Its pretty breast to warm;
In winter's cold to keep it quite
Preserved from every harm?
Who taught the bird to build its nest
Of wool, and hay, and moss;
Who taught it how to weave it best,
And lay the twigs across?
'Twas God who taught it all the way,
And gave it power and skill;
And teaches children when they pray,
To do His holy will.
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