eye. In the twilight of mere earthly vision, the dim shapes which crowd in confusion around us are feared, and, therefore hated. In the light of religion all things are pleasing, and shed around them calmness and peace. In it all unlovely shapes disappear, and all things float in the glowing ether of love. Not that man devotes himself to the high will of fate, which is unchangeable and unavoidable; in religion there is no fate, but only wisdom and goodness, to which man is not compelled to resign himself, but which embrace him with infinite love." This work must be acceptable to every deep thinker, as well as to every earnest seeker after truth. The revelations of every high and noble mind should be reverently received as truths. Great minds are the beacons of humanity, illumining its onward and upward path. M. T. HOPE FOR THE BEST. BY MRS. ABDY. YES, hope for the best, in the world's shifting scene, And clouds will o'ershadow the loveliest skies: And even, if we really have cause for our fears, And none are so fitted to cope with the worst, As those who have constantly hoped for the best. Hope nerves the worn mind, and revives the weak frame, Removes the rough stones from the pathway of fame, They bend to the tempest, submit to the worst,- First Hebrew.-See, Moses stands, rapt in some heavenly vision. Now has descended on his soul again The spirit of prophecy; and his fixed eye Second Hebrew.—And mark you not First Hebrew.-Hark! he seems Moses.-Three days the sun hath shone That may be felt broods over all the land; Hear me, ye elders of the tribes, and men Hath not forgot his promise. See the signs A Hebrew.-Moses, we believe That thou art sent, a holy man from God, And crush us till we faint beneath the burden. The great deliverance will be fully wrought, I AM hath promised. Pharaoh's stubborn heart CHORUS. Infinite God! Sole king ere worlds or time began, The earth, and walked and dwelt with man. The tracks where Deity hath been; In pathways hallowed by thy feet, Where, circled by thine angel bands, Thou didst our wondering fathers meet. Descend, Omnipotent! again descend! What godlike forms on Hebron's plaiu And heaven came down at Hagar's piercing cry, O'er exiled Jacob's desert bed What beauteous visions didst thou shed! Then down the gloomy vault of night We wait the meteor signals of thy power: Rejoice! rejoice! Jehovah's armies, at his nod, Avenge their God. The swarming millions hear his voice; Wild legions of the earth and air: Winds that in mountain caverns sleep; Fires that in earth's dark entrails glow; Impetuous, rush upon the foe. The dense battalions come, presaging all, THE GREAT SQUARE AT MEMPHIS. A confused multitude conversing together in groups. Two Egyptians apart from the rest. First Egyptian.-The world is at an end. These growing plagues Have changed the course of nature, and will soon Destroy all living things. 'Tis light again; But I am yet scarce certain that I see, Second Egyptian.-Something must soon be done First Egyptian.-Done! what can we do? This dreadful God is irresistible, And Pharaoh will not yield. Second Egyptian.-Force him to yield! We will no longer brook his tyranny. First Egyptian.-But who shall lead us? Second Egyptian.-Who but Amenophis, Our rightful sovereign of the ancient race? Egypt will rise in transport at his name. First Egyptian.-Not to the injury of Pharaoh's son; All Egypt loves him. Second Egyptian.-Well! first down with Pharaoh, And after choose the king that shall succeed him. First Egyptian.-But where is Amenophis? Let me hear The true tale of these rival families. Second Egyptian.-Some ages since our lawful Pharaohs held The throne of Egypt, when first Israel came, But a few families, and dwelt in peace, And a strange tale has been of late reported, Under some other name, waits but his time. First Egyptian.-'Tis a strange tale. But where or who is he? And, ere ten suns have risen and set, mark me, First Egyptian.-What things will happen, |