On Sabbath all to church I call;

The sleepy head I raise from bed;

The winds so fierce I doe disperse;

Men's cruel rage I doe assuage."

THE CURFEW BELL.

Four of the bells of the ancient Abbey of Hexham were dedicated or baptised; and although the old bells no longer exist, the legends upon the whole six have been preserved, and a free translation given by Mr. Wright, is as follows:—

1. Even at our earliest sound,

The light of God is spread around.