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SOFTLY, softly, little sister,

Touch those gayly-painted wings;

Butterflies and moths, remember,

Are such very tender things.

Softly, softly, little sister,

Twirl your limber hazel twig;

Little hands may harm a nestling

Thoughtlessly, as well as big.

Gently stroke the purring pussy,

Kindly pat the friendly dog;

Let your unmolesting mercy

Even spare the toad or frog.

Wide is God’s great world around you:

Let the harmless creatures live;

Do not mar their brief enjoyment,

Take not what you cannot give.

Let your heart be warm and tender —

For the mute and helpless plead;

Pitying leads to prompt relieving,

Kindly thought to kindly deed.