20 A TRIBUTE OF PRAISE. 



occupied his eternal Mind "before the mountains were 

 brought forth ;" the contrivances of their organization 

 are the fruit of his infinite Wisdom, and elicit adoring 

 wonder and praise from the hierarchies of angels ; 

 and the exquisite tints with which they are adorned are 

 thepencillings of his almighty Hand. Yes, O Lord! 

 the lowly tribes that tenant these dark pools are, like 

 the heavens themselves, " the work of thy fingers," 

 and do as truly as those glowing orbs above us 

 " declare thy glory," and " show thy handy work." 

 If then they were worthy to be created and sustained 

 by Thee, they are not unworthy to be examined by us 

 with reverential regard. 



