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By fount, by forest, and by river's line ; 

 To read its deep meanings to see and hear 

 God in earth's garden, and not to fear." * 



We will taste, and see 



" What a glory doth this earth put on 

 For him that with a fervent heart, goes forth 

 Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks back 

 On duties well performed, and days well spent ! 

 For him the wind aye, and the yellow leaves 

 Shall have a voice, and give him eloquent teachings ; 

 He shall so hear the solemn hymn, that Death 

 Has lifted up for all, that he shall go 

 To his long resting place without a tear."f 



For we know that 



" God made the flowers to beautify 

 The earth, and cheer man's careful mood, 

 And he is happiest who hath power 

 To gather wisdom from a flower , 

 And wake his heart in every hour 



To pleasant gratitude !"$ 



We know that they are given 



* * "To whisper hope 



If e'er man's faith grow dim, 

 For who so careth for the flowers, 

 Will much more care for him." 



And so shall we with 



* * " Attentive, and believing faculties, 



Go forth abroad, rejoicing in the joy 

 Of beautiful and well-created things ; 

 To love the voice of waters, and the sheen 

 Of silver fountains leaping to the sea ; 



* Mrs. Hemans. t Longfellow. $ Wordsworth. 

 Mrs. Howitt. 



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