4 AUGUST 1923, Page 13

GRACE AFTER BEAUTIFUL PERSONS.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

Sin,—The Hebrew Prayer Book has for centuries had a " Blessing " on " Beholding beautiful trees or animals," viz. :— " Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord . . . Who hath formed such products in this world " ;

on " beholding the first budding of blossoms," viz. :— " Blessed, . . . who sufferest not aught to fail in His world, but has created therein goodly Creatures and Trees for the enjoy- ment of mankind,"

and many similar ones.

I cannot find one for beautiful scenery.—I am, Sir, &c., X.