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his words of wisdom. The oration abounded in scrip-
tural allusions and classic beauties, and was replete
with logical reasoning and metaphorical illustration.
As a composition, it was a masterpiece, and the produc-
tion only of a finished scholar and statesman. More
than once, his thrilling eloquence caused the blood to
tingle in the veins of his hearers, and made their hearts
throb in unison with his measured sentences. The great
and good men who surrounded him--the venerable
Bishops of the Church--themselves long disciplined in
the school of oratory, we could see, by their quivering
lips and tear-dimmed eyes, were much moved by his
eloquence, and silently wept over his beautiful and
touching pictures of the sufferings and heroic fortitude
of Cranmer's, Latimer's and Ridley's martyrdom. Upon
the subject of Education the speaker seemed to rise
above himself, and "spoke like one inspired." We wish
that every one of our readers could have heard it, for we
can assure all who neglected to be present on this occa-
sion that they missed an intellectual feast, such as is
seldom presented to them.

When Col. Preston had concluded, the choir sang
Gloria in Excelsis, the whole audience joining in the
chorus. And then Bishop Green delivered the following
prayer:--

Blessed be thy name, O Lord, that it hath pleased
thee to put into the hearts of thy servants to establish
here an Institution of learning recognizing the principles
of the Christian Faith, and offering to all the free enjoy-
ment of its privileges. Grant that it may ever "show
forth the glory of Thy Kingdom, that thy power, thy
glory and mightiness of thy Kingdom may be known
unto men--thy saving health unto all nations! We give
Thee thanks that we have been permitted in Thy good
Providence to see the foundations of this house laid un-
der so many tokens of thy love and favor. Continue to
prosper us, O Lord, O prosper Thou our handy work.
Give to those who have the direction of the affairs of
the Institution here established, the spirit of wisdom
and understanding--the spirit of knowledge and of a
sound mind, that unity of counsel may mark their pro-

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ceedings and purity of intention guide all their aims.
Guard by thy gracious providence every thing which
may appertain to the building which is now begun in
thy fear and in dependence on thy blessing. Inspire
the master-workmen and all under their direction with
the love of order, peace and ready submission to au-
thority--with skill to devise and diligence to execute,
and protect them from all accidents and dangers, that
each faithfully fulfilling, in his proper measure and sta-
tion, his appointed task, may contribute as Thou shalt
give him ability to bring this work to a prosperous and
happy conclusion; and at last receive the reward of
fidelity and diligence which Thou hast promised to all
who love and fear thee: even Thy blessing and com-
mendation, O Lord God! Amen.

O Eternal God, the shield of our help, beneath whose
sovereign defence thy people dwell in peace and safety,
we bless and praise, we laud and magnify thy glorious
name for all thy goodness to the people of this land. In-
spire our rulers with the spirit of justice, fidelity and
vigilance in the management of the trusts committed to
their charge. Make the people orderly, sober, moderate
and obedient to the lawful authority, that by humility
and watchfulness in prosperity, patience, courage and
steadfastness in our trials, we may always enjoy the
confidence and blessed assurance of that people whose
God is the Lord.

And grant, O Lord! that the course of this world may
be so peaceably ordered by thy governance that thy
church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE DINNER.

In the Dining Hall, seven rows of tables were spread
the entire length of the building, and another one on a
raised platform across the Hall, at one end, for the Bish-
ops, the Speakers and the ladies. The dinner was excel-
lent, and there seemed a profusion of everthing. Pro-
vision was made to seat 500 persons at one time, but
only 300 were present, many being entertained at the

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