Songs For All Seasons

Today's Song of the Day is on the theme of Adoption. I found it surprisingly challenging to discover a public domain poem focused on adoption, so I've chosen one that tells the the oldest adoption story of all, the timeless and poignant story of Moses. Not only is this piece fitting for an adoption celebration, but it also resonates with any occasion where the inspiring tale of Moses can be shared, such as a Family Service. "The Story of Moses" was written by H. P. Nichols (1816 - 1890), from Salem, Massachusetts. He was the visionary behind a thriving publishing company in Boston during the mid-1800s alongside his partner William Crosby. This venture eventually evolved into Nichols & Noyes. This poem is from a volume printed in 1850 with the inscription: "Most of the simple verses which compose this volume were written for a very dear child, with no thought beyond her gratification. They are published at the request of friends...

Today is National Adoption Day, so it feels only right to share a song that beautifully encapsulates the theme of Adoption. I found it surprisingly challenging to discover a public domain poem focused on adoption, so I've chosen one that tells the the oldest adoption story of all, the timeless and poignant story of Moses. Not only is this piece fitting for an adoption celebration, but it also resonates with any occasion where the inspiring tale of Moses can be shared, such as a Family Service. "The Story of Moses" was written by H. P. Nichols (1816 - 1890), from Salem, Massachusetts. He was the visionary behind a thriving publishing company in Boston during the mid-1800s alongside his partner William Crosby. This venture eventually evolved into Nichols & Noyes. This poem is from a volume printed in 1850 with the inscription: "Most of the simple verses which compose this volume were written for a very dear child, with no thought bey...