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Epigraph: The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.-Rev. xix. 10. First born of Liberty divine! Put on Religion's bright array; Speak! and the starless grave shall shine The portal of eternal day! Rise! kindling with the Orient beam, Let calvary's hill inspire the theme; Unfold the garments rolled in blood; Oh! touch the soul;-touch all her chords With all the omnipotence of words; And point the way to heaven - to God! 'Ode to Eloquence'.

Author's Preface:...The composition of the following pages originated solely from the desire, which I had cherished for years, to see the prince of the bards of Israel in an English poetical dress; and the publication was suggested by some clergymen of Sydney, who did me the honor of perusing my manuscript, and expressed their opinion that my version, as far as the nature of the work would allow, was true to the original....John Rae, Hilton, Darlinghurst, Sydney, 2nd May 1853. (pp.iii-xii).

Author's Introduction.(pp.xiii-xl).Includes Chronological Table of the Kings of Israel and Judah. Also an Analytical Table of Contents.