"The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. "I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. "When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. "Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: "While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. "When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: "When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: "When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: "Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him."--_Prov. 8:22-30._ ADDED UPON "Where was thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?... When the morning stars sang together, and all the Sons of God shouted for joy?"--_Job 38:4,7._ The hosts of heaven--sons and daughters of God--were assembled. The many voices mingling, rose and fell in one great murmur like the rising and falling of waves about to sink to rest. Then all tumult ceased, and a perfect silence reigned. "Listen," said one to another by his side, "Father's will is heard." A voice thrilled the multitude. It was clear as a crystal bell, and so distinct that every ear heard, so sweet, and so full of music that every heart within its range beat with delight. "And now, children of God," were the words, "ye have arrived at a point in this stage of your development where a change must needs take place.