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on the lagoons or lakes, protcted o the swelling surge by the coral ree su ounding their whole island, at a short distance om the shore, and con­ ning their domestic water in the stillness of a prison.
LESSON VII.
WHO IS THY NEIGHBOUR?
1. THY neighbour? It is he who thou Hast power to aid and bless-
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Whose aching heart or burning brow
Thy soothing hand may press.
2. Thy neighbour ? 'Tis the inting poor, Vhose eye with want is dim,
Who hunger sends om oor to door-
Go thou, and succour him.
3. Thy.neighbour? 'Tis that weary man Whose years are at their brim,
But low with sickness, cares, and pain-
Go thou, and com rt him.
4. Thy neighbour? 'Tis the heart bereft Of every earthly gem;
Widow and orphan, helpless left-
Go thou, and shelter them.
5. Thy neighbour ?-Yonder toiling slave, Fetter'd in thought and limb,
Whose hopes are all beyond the grave-
Go thou, and ransom him.