So sad and restless was his mind, at home he could not stop,

But to his field repaired each day to view his withering crop.

One day, when he stood looking up, despairing, at the sky,

Two little rain-drops in the clouds his sad face chanced to spy.

"I very sorry feel," said one, "to see him look so sad;

I wish I could do him some good; indeed, I should be glad.

"What use are you," cried number two, "to water so much ground?

You're nothing but a drop of rain, and could not wet one mound."

"What you have said," his friend replied, "I know is very true;

But I'm resolved to do my best, and more I cannot do.

I'll try to cheer his heart a bit: so now I'm off—here goes!"

And down the little rain-drop fell upon the farmer's nose.

"Whatever's that?" the farmer cried. "Was it a drop of rain?

I do believe it's come at last; I have not watched in vain."

Now, when the second rain-drop saw his willing friend depart,

Said he, "I'll go as well, and try to cheer the farmer's heart."

But many rain-drops by this time had been attracted out,

To see and hear what their two friends were talking so about.

"We'll go as well," a number cried, "as our two friends have gone.

We shall not only cheer his heart, but water, too, his corn.

We're off! we're off!" they shout with glee, and down they fell so fast.

"O bless the Lord!" the farmer cried, "the rain has come at last."

The corn it grew and ripened well, and into food was dressed,

Because a little rain-drop said, "I'll try, and do my best."

This little lesson, children dear, you'll not forget I'm sure;

Try, do your best, do what you can—angels can do no more.