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Three Minute Stories

Chapter 41: THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS (Adapted from the German of Froebel)
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A collection of brief tales and verses for young readers that blends domestic vignettes, animal fables, and playful rhymes. Many pieces present self-contained scenes—children at play, pets and birds, seasonal and holiday moments—alongside short moral adaptations drawn from older folk stories. Entries range from whimsical nonsense to gentle instruction, and are arranged as easily read, often illustrated, items meant to be finished in a few minutes. The volume offers an accessible assortment of short, illustrated pieces designed to amuse, soothe, and convey simple lessons to a young audience.

THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS
(Adapted from the German of Froebel)

Five happy brothers and sisters here,
They love each other so dear, so dear!
The day’s work over, they seek their rest,
And sink to sleep like the birds in their nest.
Peaceful sleep, gentle sleep,
Mind and body strong will keep.
When the golden morn doth break,
Blithe and ready shall we wake.
But before they close their eyes,
Hear their evening prayer arise!
Praying God, their Father dear,
Still to watch their slumber here.
Peaceful sleep, gentle sleep,
Naught shall break thy calm so deep.
He who sends thee to our eyes,
Watches till the day shall rise.
Through the quiet starry night,
Through the day so long and bright,
God our Father’s tender care
Still is with us everywhere.
Peaceful sleep, gentle sleep!
Heavenly eyes their watch do keep.
Little child, so now shall you
Slumber, slumber softly too!