father lived.

THE

BATTLES OF THE BIBLE.

.THE PATRIARCH AND THE FIVE KINGS.

‘‘ I love the sacred Book of God,
No other can its place supply ;
It points me to the saints’ abode,
It gives me wings, and bids me fly.

‘‘ When midst the throng celestial placed,
The bright Original I see,
From which thy sacred page was traced,
Sweet Book, I’ve no more need of thee.

‘* But while I’m here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of His love ;
I'll read with faith’s discerning eye,
And get a taste of joys above.”
KELLY.

Wet do I remember the cottage where our grand-

It is many years since I saw it, and I

would not wish to see it again, for it will be all changed
now, and I could not bear to look upon it different from

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