THE ORIENTAL LANGUAGE, AND 
And what is this “ lore sublime," 
this eloquent yet voiceless teach¬ 
ing, which never ceases to appeal 
to the heart and the conscience of 
man? so that turn whatsoever leaf 
he may of the great volume of 
nature, he is compelled to bear 
witness to the truth conveyed in 
this adjuration : — 
“ ’Neath cloistered boughs and floral belt 
that swingeth. 
And tolls its perfume on the passing air, 
Makes sabbath in the fields and ever 
ringeth 
A call to prayer. 
Your voiceless lips, Oflowers! are living 
preachers, 
Each cup a pulpit, every leaf a book, 
Supplying to the fancy numerous teachers 
From loneliest nook.” 
