redeemed.

He came to my desk with a quivering lip, the lesson was done.

"Have you a new sheet for me, dear teacher?

I've spoiled this one."

I took his sheet, all soiled and blotted,

And gave him a new one all unspotted.

And into his tired heart I cried, "Do better now, my child."

I went to the throne with a trembling heart, the day was done.

"Have you a new day for me, dear Master?

I've spoiled this one."

He took my day, all soiled and blotted,

and gave me a new one all unspotted.

And into my tired heart he cried, "Do better now, my child."

Author Anonymous