
audiobook
COUSIN HATTY'S - HYMNS - AND - TWILIGHT STORIES.
BOSTON: - WM. CROSBY AND H.P. NICHOLS. - 1851.
PREFACE.
THE FIRST HYMN.
MORNING HYMN.
EVENING HYMN.
CROSS LOOKS.
I MUST NOT BE SELFISH.
THE CAT.
STUDY FIRST.
A gentle collection of verses welcomes listeners with the bright optimism of a sunrise hymn and the calm reflection of an evening song. Written originally for a beloved child, each piece unfolds with simple language that feels like a warm conversation with a caring adult. The rhythm and rhyme make the morals easy to remember, turning everyday moments into quiet celebrations.
The anthology moves through familiar themes—kindness, obedience, honesty—using everyday scenes such as a cat’s curiosity or a child’s reluctance to wash. Interwoven are miniature stories drawn from nature and biblical tales, offering comforting lessons about compassion and faith without ever becoming preachy. The varied titles, from “The Little Beggar‑Girl” to “The Spider,” keep the listening experience fresh and engaging for young ears.
Listeners will find the soothing cadence perfect for bedtime or quiet afternoons, as the verses gently invite children to reflect on their actions and feel the presence of a caring world. The collection’s timeless charm makes it a tender companion for growing minds.
Language
en
Duration
~44 minutes (42K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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