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a nobleman, equally distinguished for his public and private virtues. 

 Nothing could be prettier or more picturesque than these, but they 

 were wanting in all the real utilities and comforts which ought to dis- 

 tinguish the cottager's dwelling. Our views we explained to the 

 noble individual,, and the suites of three rooms opening into each 

 other by archways, have been converted into snug three-roomed cot- 

 tages ; pig-styes have been added, and convenient out-houses for 

 coals, wood, and tools ; and the inhabitants are as they ought to be, 

 frugal, decent in their behaviour, attached to their landlord, 

 eschewers of beer-shops, and know nothing of parochial relief. 



P a. 



ADAM AND EVE'S EVENING PRAYER. 



FATHER Omnipotent ! shrin'd in silvery light 

 Gently the moon glides through the vault of Heav'n, 



She shines serenely pure fair queen of night 

 God the Creator ! she by Thee is giv'n. 



Father Omnipotent ! through night's silent hour 

 The trembling starlights gem the face of heav'ri, 



O'er all the earth thine influence, Lord, they pour 

 God the Creator ! they by Thee are giv'n. 



Father Omnipotent ! in this breathing shrine, 

 "Within this temple made by earth and Heav'n, 



Lowly we bend and praise Thy name Divine 

 God the Creator ! for Thy mercies giv'n. 



Father Omnipotent ! hallow'd be Thy name ! 



The sun, the moon, the stars, that shine in Heav'n, 

 Thy goodness and Thy love alike proclaim 



God the Creator ! all by Thee are giv'n. 



Father Omnipotent ! hear our evening prayer ! 



Night's shadowy wings are spread o'er earth and Heav'n- 

 Lord God Supreme ! keep us within Thy care 



Thy grace, Thy blessings unto us be giv'n. 



P.G. 



