I want

I want a fine upstanding man,
To call me his wife,
I want a lot of happy kids,
Full of light and life,

I want a tidy little house,
With a large backyard.
A kitchen to cook for them in,
I want to work hard!

I want a garden big and bright,
With good vegetables,
Fruit trees, flowers, and fresh herbs too,
To lade our tables.

I want bookshelves full of good books,
Comfy chairs to sit,
Where we can learn of the gospel,
Really study it.

I want a kind of largish dog,
A well-behaved mutt.
With perhaps a bit of collie,
For my kids to love.