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against, the head of the Gland is knocked off, and the 

 sharp point pierces through your skin, forcing the 

 poisonous juice into you at the same time : it is that 

 poison which causes so much pain. 



All Glands are not poisonous ; the beautiful crimson 

 Glands of the Sundew (PL II. 11. g.) contain a clear 

 liquid which looks like Dew upon the leaves. Some 

 Glands are in the form of small tubercles, as we see in 

 PI. II. 13. t. Of what use these various juices are, to 

 the Plants, or to Insects, is not well understood ; and 

 there are a thousand mysteries in Creation, not yet 

 understood, or fully appreciated. But this is apparent 

 to all who observe them the Infinite Power and 

 Wisdom of the Hand which made them of His great 

 benevolence in scattering in our path, so much that is 

 beautiful and enjoyable, so little of what is hurtful, 

 or that will trouble us on our way. . 



" Though each his Pilgrim path must tread, 

 Where thorns and briers are often spread 

 Yet many a Floweret in its bloom, 

 Flings o'er this path its rich perfume ; 

 And many a spot of brightest green, 

 To gem the wilderness is seen. 



* * * * * * * * 

 And God, who bade, with Power Divine, 

 The thorn to pierce the weeds to grow, 

 He also gave the Sun to shine, 

 He also gave the Rose to blow." PRIVATE LIFE. 



