THE LOVER OF NATURE.
To the nature lover the universe constantly pours out its wealth. Daily he gathers the fruits of seed sown in the beginning of the world. For him no season is dull, for each is successively absorbing: in Spring he is entranced by the awakening of myriad forms of life; Summer reveals the maturity of all creation; Autumn brings the fulfilment of earlier promises; Winter lulls life to sleep, with its assurance of the resurrection. All weathers are one: The rains of Spring nourish all nature: the heats of Summer mature and ripen its fruits; the frosts of Winter give rest and peace; in all he rejoices. Each day is good: In the morning life awakens with him; through the noon it works; the peace and quiet of evening shed their benediction upon him. He knows no dull moments; he seeks not to hurry time. If he be delayed, he may discover something never before seen by man, and his impatience is forgotten. His youth is filled with the joys of discovery; in middle age the marvels about him hold his interest undimmed; he awaits old age with calmness, for he is one with the universe, and is content. —Edward A. Preble.
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Forest and Bird, Issue 26, 1 March 1932, Page 13
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205THE LOVER OF NATURE. Forest and Bird, Issue 26, 1 March 1932, Page 13
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