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of Hebrew Philology, where the greater part 

 of you will not accompany me. But you 

 who are young, to whom I may allow my- 

 self to offer counsel and advice, will be here 

 to listen to me. The active zeal which ani- 

 mates you, and which has shewn itself more 

 than once during this lecture in a manner so 

 flattering to me, is praiseworthy in principle, 

 and of good omen ; but do not let it degene- 

 rate into frivolous agitation. Turn to solid 

 studies ; believe that true science is, above 

 all, the result of cultivation of the mind, no- 

 bility of heart, independence of judgment. 

 Prepare for our country generations ripe in 

 all things which constitute the glory and 

 ornament of life. Guard against unreflect- 

 ing impulses, and remember that liberty can 

 only be achieved by seriousness, respect for 

 yourselves and for others, devotion to the 

 public weal, and to that special work which 

 each of us is sent into the world to com- 

 mence or to continue. 



THE END. 



