Isabel C. Byrum, Our Darlings’ A B C Book (Anderson, Indiana: Gospel Trumpet Co., 1908), pages 4ff: A is for Aaron with wonderful rod, Who proved to the heathen that he was of God. Exod. 8:19. B is for Bears that came out of the wood, And ate up the children that would not be good. 2 Kings 2:23-24. C is for Cain, wicked son of poor Eve, Who slew his own brother, and caused her to grieve. Gen. 4:8. D is for Daniel alone in the cave, To whom came an angel from lions to save. Dan. 6:22 E is for Esther, a queen kind and true, Who helped save her people, as she was a Jew. Esther 2:20. F for the Furnace and also the Flame, That unto the Hebrews a blessing became. Dan. 3:19-30. G for Goliath, the Giant so Great, Who met little David and also his fate. 1 Sam. 17:4-11. H is for Hannah, who prayed for a son. The Lord heard, and answered by giving her one. 1 Sam. 1:11. I is for Isaac, who wasn’t afraid When place on the altar his father had made. Gen. 22:9. J is for Jacob, and Joseph, too, Whose dreams though so strange, were found to be true. Gen. 28:12-15; 37:79. K is for Korah, a rebel of old, Who died in an earthquake with others, we’re told. Num. 16:31-32. L is for Lazarus longing for food While others were feasting on all that was good. Luke 16:21-22. M is for Mary, kind, humble, and sweet. The place she most loved was at Jesus’ dear feet. Luke 10:39. N is for Noah; with beasts large and small, He entered an ark, thus saving them all Gen. 7:8-9. O is for Obed, Ruth’s sweet little boy, Who brought to his grandmother pleasure and joy. Ruth 4:17. P is for Peter, who stepped forth so brave To go and meet Jesus, who walked on the wave. Matt. 14:28. Q is for Quails, that in great showers fell When the children of Israel thought to rebel. Num. 11:31. R is for Rachel, whom Jacob admired; And she was the bride that so much he desired. Gen. 29:18. S is for Sodom, the wicked old city, Which God once destroyed without any pity. Gen.19:24. T is for Temple all stately and grand, Which Solomon builded as David had planned. 1 Kings 6. U is for Uzzah, who saw the ark shake. By trying to hold it he made a mistake. 2 Sam. 6:6,7. V is the Vine that poor Jonah enjoyed Until in the night by a worm ’twas destroyed. Jonah 4:6-7. W for the Water Christ turned into Wine— The first of his Works in the miracle line. John 2:6-11. X stands for Xmas, Christ’s birthday they say. How happy all children should be on that day! Luke 2. Y for the Young man that couldn’t afford To give up his riches to follow the Lord. Matt. 19:16-22. Z is for Zacchaeus, wishing to see The Savior, so watched from a sycamore-tree. Luke 19:3-4.
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