THE GOLDEN EAGLE. 



the beginning was the word." On this account, it is said, 

 the desk from which the Holy Scriptures are read in 

 cathedrals and churches is made in the form of an Eagle, 

 A passage in the book of Job (xxxix. 27 30), describes 



THE GOLDEN EAGLE. 



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with wonderful force the habits of " the Eagle that hasteth 

 to the prey " : 



" Doth the Eagle mount up at thy command, and make 

 her nest on high ? She dwelieth and abideth on the rook, 

 upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place. From 



