Butterfly, with shining golden wing

1 Butterfly, with shining golden wing,
How I love you, pretty, pretty thing,
Flitting gaily among the flowers,
Thro' the sunny summer hours:
God made you and me,
But myself I'd rather be;
You can only fly and shine,
But I can praise our God divine.

2 Little bird, as you so sweetly sing,
How I love you, pretty, pretty thing,
Soaring high thro' the summer air,
Oh, happy bird, your joy I share:
God made you and me,
But myself I'd rather be;
You can only sing and fly,
But I can praise the Lord Most High.

3 Little flow'r, such happiness you bring,
How I love you, pretty, pretty thing,
Giving joy with your perfume rare,
And making earth so sweet and fair:
God made you and me,
But myself I'd rather be;
You can only live a day,
But I shall live and praise alway.

Source: Victory Songs: For the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services. #177

• MIDI file from Victory Songs: For the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services. #177