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the desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rock, and 
upon all thorns, and upon all bushes.”—vii. 18, 19. 
A sort of speaking trumpet, made either from the 
shell of the Buccinum, or the bark of a cherry tree, 
is also used among the Alps. When the last rays of 
the setting sun appear on the horizon, the shepherd 
who dwells highest on the mountains, blows his horn, 
and calls aloud, “‘ Praised be the Lord.” The neigh- 
bouring shepherds then leave their huts, and repeat 
the words. The sound lasts for several minutes, 
while every cave and mountain echo repeats the 
name of God. How solemn is the scene! Imagination 
can scarcely picture any thing more sublime! The 
profound silence that succeeds, the grandeur of the 
mountains, the brilliant rays of the setting sun which 
illumines their highest peaks, the deep gloom of the 
valleys below—all conspire to awaken the most 
solemn reflections. Meanwhile the shepherds bend 
their knees, and pray in the open air; soon after 
which they retire to their huts. 
When varying hues of parting day, 
O’er evening’s portals faintly play, 
The Alpine horn calls far away, 
Prais’d be the Lord ! 
Andevery hill and rock around, 
As though they lov’d the grateful sound, 
Send back, ’mid solitudes profound, 
Prais’d be the Lord! 
