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 the reader. The prosaic measure of Stemhold and Hopkins is made to appear still more limping by the absence of rhyme; but the decent and solemn march of the Collects in the Book of Common Prayer is not unsuccessfully represented, while the choice of words harmonizes duly with the style of those venerable compositions. The date is May 20, 1802.

to the Lord,
 * When I am in pain,

I cry to him involved in woe,
 * He list'neth to me.

Let man praise the Lord,
 * That weak worthless thing;

With cymbal, flute, let him applaud,
 * And sing to my God.

The Lord will be praised,
 * And also 'tis right,

T'obey his will, and t'exalt him,
 * For he'll have it done.