“My work keeps me in the woods so much
I remain there for my religion also. Whenever I find these flowers
I always pause for a little service of my own that begins by reciting
these lines:
'Neath cloistered boughs, each floral bell that
swingeth
And tolls its perfume on the passing air
Makes Sabbath in the fields, and ever ringeth
A call to prayer.'"
“Beautiful!” said the Girl.
“It’s mighty convenient,” explained
the Harvester. “By my method, you see, you don’t have
to wait for your day and hour of worship. Anywhere the blue bell
rings its call is Sunday in the woods
and in your heart. After I recite that, I pray my prayer.”
(Harvester 183)
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