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necessary operations, by which the harmony, beauty, and integrity of the 

 universe are maintained and perpetuated ; and which must be regarded, 

 not as symptoms of frailty or decay, but as wise provisions of the Supreme 

 Cause, to ensure that circle of changes so essential to animal and vegetable 

 existence. 



Mysterious round! what skill, what force divine 

 Deep felt in these appear! 



Were every falt'ring tongue of man, 



Almighty Father ! silent in thy praise, 



Thy works themselves would raise a general voice. 



Even in the depths of solitary wilds, 



By human foot untrod, proclaim thy power. 



