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the most wretched. They are as much delighted 

 with play as a child, and seem to enjoy the com- 

 pany of man more than their own species. 



Cats, when properly cared for and trained, are 

 the most affectionate creatures on earth, and yet 

 they are the most abused. They will play hide- 

 and-seek, gambol and frolic when young, and if 

 kindly treated will retain the same disposition until 

 they arrive at a good old age. 



Birds will chase each other about in play, and 

 chatter with delight as they go from branch to 

 branch. 



We see only a very small part of the works and 

 ways of God in animal creation, as they are infinite 

 in extent ; and yet we see enough to inspire us with 

 the confidence that " His tender mercies are over all 

 His works," and extend to all His creatures. 



A sparrow falleth not to the ground without His 

 care, and the very hairs of the head of a man are 

 numbered ; " how excellent is Thy loving-kindness, 

 O God, Thou preserver of man and beast." If His 

 tender mercies are over all, would He give eternal 

 life to one and eternal annihilation to another ? 



