He was just a little lad,

And on the Sabbath Day

Was coming home from Sabbath School,

And dawdling on the way.

He scuffed his shoes into the grass:

He found a caterpillar.

He found a fluffy milk-weed pod,

And blew out all the filler.

A bird's nest in a tree o'erhead

(So wisely placed on high),

Was just another wonder

That caught his eager eye.

  A neighbour watched his zig-zag course,

  And hailed him from the lawn.

   Asked him where he'd been that day,

  And what was going on.

"Oh, I've been to Sabbath School,"

(He carefully turned a sod,

And found a snail beneath it);

I've learned a lot ‘bout God."

   "Hey, a very fine way," the neighbour said,

  "For a boy to spend his time,

  If you'll tell me where God is,

   I'll give you a brand new dime."

Quick as a flash the answer came,

Nor were his accents faint;

"I'll give you a dollar, mister,