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ing its shriveled frame and shrunk members, but to its grand and 

 noble figure and to its towering and magnificent proportions. 

 Under its shade the arts and sciences will flourish. In its halls 

 the practical and theoretical will meet in cordial union, while 

 among its professors and alumni will be the light of progress in 

 our country. It will be the intellectual temple over whose front 

 will be inscribed, Dedicated to Science, Literature, and the Arts. 



Here, men of progress, scholars, practical men, mechanics, mer- 

 chants, artists, will meet to study the works of men, and, better 

 still, the works of God — this temple itself but the vestibule of that 

 more glorious structure dedicated to His Word. 



Holy men of old studied the works of God, and their glowing 

 references to them fill the pages of Holy Writ. The Psalmist in- 

 vokes them by name to praise God. Praise him, all ye angels; 

 praise him, all ye hosts ; praise him, sun and moon ; praise him, 

 all ye stars and light; praise him, all ye heavens, and ye waters 

 that are under the heavens ; let them praise the name of the 

 Lord, — for He spake the word and they were made. He com- 

 manded and they were created. He made them fast forever and 

 ever ; He hath given them a law which shall not be broken. 



The spiritual world, — God's hosts, and the material world — in- 

 cluding all space, — creation and law. Sublime conception ! 



Wha^ God hath joined together let no man put asunder. Let 

 mutual love penetrate the hearts of those who study the works 

 and the Word of God. By Him they were both given, — by Him 

 we were made capable of their study. Both are, in fact. His 

 Works. 



