Though the _Lion_ is such a strong devouring creature, yet _Daniel_ was thrown into a den among several of them, and received no harm. For he was punished on account of his religion and virtue, he prayed unto God, and the Lord delivered him. [Illustration] THE WHALE. [Illustration] The _Whale’s_ the monarch of the main, (As is the lion of the plain): He keeps the lesser fish in awe, And, tyrant-like, his will’s his law. When the prophet _Jonah_ attempted to fly over sea from the presence of the Lord there arose a great storm, and he being cast into the deep, was swallowed by this great fish, in whose belly he repented sincerely, and prayed unto God; wherefore the Lord commanded the fish, and he swam to shore, and cast him upon dry land. [Illustration] THE BUTTERFLY. [Illustration] The _Butterfly_ in gaudy dress, The worthless coxcomb doth express, Who not regarding whence he rose, Is proud of what?--of his fine clothes. This gaudy _Butterfly_ owes its being to a poor worm, and has nothing to boast of but his fine wings, which perhaps will be lost the first frosty day: and then his case will be much like the coxcomb’s, who having lost his fine hat and bag wig, has nothing to support him but a head full of emptiness. [Illustration] THE CROCODILE. [Illustration] The _Crocodile_, with watery eyes, O’er man and every creature cries, Then feeds with pleasure on his prey; So hypocrites their friends betray. This terrible creature is said to weep over his prey before he devours it, as if he was unwilling to destroy any thing; but in truth, that whining is only to bring other creatures to see what’s the matter, that Mr. _Crocodile_ may get another snap for his belly. [Illustration] THE ASS. [Illustration] The _Ass_, tho’ mean, will by his bray Oblige your _horse_ to run away. Though this animal makes such a mean figure, yet _Sampson_, with the jawbone of an _Ass_, slew a thousand men. But then the Lord was with him, and God Almighty can do any thing. THE ANT. [Illustration] The little _Ant_ no labour spares, Wisely preventing future cares; For ere the hoary frost comes on, Her stock’s laid up, and business done. This little creature was a great favourite with the wise king _Solomon_, who much admired her industry and carefulness, and recommends her to the consideration of every idle person. ‘Arise thou sluggard, go to the _Ant_, consider her ways, and be wise.’ [Illustration] Houlstons, Printers. BOOKS PRINTED AND SOLD BY _F. HOULSTON & SON_, 65, Paternoster-Row, London; and at WELLINGTON, SALOP. [Illustration] The HISTORY of SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON and HIS CAT. Price 1_d._ SCRIPTURE HISTORIES; from the Creation of the World to the Death of Jesus Christ. With a Description of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Price 1_d._ WILLIAM and GEORGE. The Rich Boy and the Poor Boy; or, A contented Mind is the best Feast. Price 1_d._