THE L IL Y. 
(.Majesty and Purity.') 
HE Lily was sacred to Juno, and is now con¬ 
secrated to the Virgin Mary. It has inspired 
very lovely poetry. 
A BOUQUET OF LILIES. 
WORDSWORTH. 
A lily flower, 
The old Egyptian’s emblematic mark 
Of joy immortal and of pure affection. 
L. E. L. 
The water lilies, that glide so pale, 
As if with constant care 
Of the treasures which they bear; 
For those ivory vases hold 
Each a sunny gift of gold. 
COWLEY. 
The virgin lilies in their white 
Clad but with the lawn of almost naked white. 
