120b. Be not cruel

1 O, turn thy little foot aside,
Nor crush beneath its tread
The humblest creature of the earth
That looks to God for bread.

2 Thou should'st not dare, in wanton
sport,
Such wondrous skill to mar,
To stop that tide of joyous life
Which God has nourish'd there.

3 If he who made the universe
Stoops down in kindest love
To make an insect of the earth,
From his high throne above,

4 O! who should dare that insect's life
In wantoness destroy,
Or give a pang to anything
That he has made for joy?

5 My child, begin in little things
To act a gentle part,
For God will turn his love away
From the cold and cruel heart.

Text Information
First Line: O, turn thy little foot aside
Title: Be not cruel
Language: English
Publication Date: 1855
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