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Grade: 2
Memory Lesson • Devotional Verse
Poem by Serl: Memorize these three gentle stanzas for recitation with reverent expression:
I thank thee, Lord, for quiet rest,
And for thy care of me;
Oh, let me through this day be blest,
And kept from harm by thee.
And for thy care of me;
Oh, let me through this day be blest,
And kept from harm by thee.
Oh, let me thank thee; kind thou art,
To children such as I:
Give me a gentle, loving heart;
Be thou my Friend on high.
To children such as I:
Give me a gentle, loving heart;
Be thou my Friend on high.
Help me to please my parents dear,
And do whate’er they tell;
Bless all my friends, both far and near,
And keep them safe and well.
And do whate’er they tell;
Bless all my friends, both far and near,
And keep them safe and well.
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Poetic Language & Rhyme Pairs
Classic poems use reverent pronouns and beautiful end rhymes. Connect each poetic word to its modern meaning:
1. Thee / Thou: Reverent words meaning
2. Thy: Reverent word meaning
3. Whate'er: Short poetic contraction for
4. Blest: Poetic spelling for
Rhyming Pairs: Write two rhyming pairs from the poem: rest & ; dear &
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Meaning, Gratitude & Filial Duty
Answer the questions about the wishes and duties expressed in the prayer:
1. Morning Thanks: What two gifts does the child thank the Lord for in Stanza 1?
The child thanks the Lord for
2. Heart's Desire: In Stanza 2, what kind of heart does the child ask to receive?
The child asks for a
3. Filial Respect: In Stanza 3, how will the child honor and please father and mother?
By doing
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Memory Transcription • Stanza Three
Transcribe Stanza 3 neatly from memory with exact capitalization and punctuation: