And are charmed with the lark when he carols on high.
0, yes, there is much in creation to charm
The eye and the ear, and enliven the heart ;

While we ponder and gaze our aiFections grow warm.
And sadness and gloom from our bosoms depart.
But why do the scenes of creation inspire

Such feelings, and cause such a ravishing glow ]

Because we reflect on their Maker and Sire,
Whose being so clearly to mortals they show.
His name we in letters of gold on the sky,

Inscribed by His finger, adoringly see,
And His wisdom and power " emblazoned on high,

We trace in each flower and behold in each tree."

And when the rude tempest ascends his bleak throne.
And throws his dark mantle all over the sky — •

When the sun is eclipsed which so brilliantly shone,
And deep thunders mutter and red lightnings fly —



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We listen with awe to the voice of the Lord,

Who rides on the whirlwind and rules in the storm ;

And we think of His mercy and covenant word,
When the rainbow appears with its beautiful form.
In the volume of Scripture His goodness has given.
And written by men whom His Spirit inspired.
We clearly discern a bright pathway to heaven,

And our hearts for the boon are with gratitude fired.
In this volume, we learn, at His fiat arose

The sun and the moon and the stars and the earth ;

And bright are the scenes which its pages disclose

When He garnished our globe and to creatures gave birth

In this volume we learn the creation of man,

His original bliss, his sin, and his fall.
How Jehovah contrived redemption's bright plan,

And offers salvation and heaven to all.
