The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-09-07

Dove tnem and VIII not let tnen pass. peloTo
them, in thoir very path, the white waves OF the
mad ming sea rushed into wild disorder, while in
their rear the oppressor is advancing with tho
quickness OF fnlchons glance, armed with dead
ly weapons Night has assaulted them, and spread
her dark gray mantle over the face OF nature. The
pale stars in tho silent watch towers, and the
moon hafstrpped of her former splendor, is look
ing down in sadness through thickning cloud as
in sorrow for lsrael's fate. Then spake the
prophet-"Isrnel cease thy mourning, and despair
not because ihino eyes behold not the way ofsalva-
ton--for the mountain, if God so please, may be-
come plain ground and the sea dry Iand' Nay +,
yonder cushing cloud might bear us safely through
the heavens, rather tn the host Of us should per-
shr'
After tho faithful patriarch had uttered the com
forting words his sorrowing people, he went
from amidst of them and stood upon rock that o.
verooked the sea, with brow unbanc he'd, and
calm as summers twilight. While the fearful
sound OF the advancing foe still founder peaed--as
the aspirations of his heart in lovo 10 God mounted
10 heaven on the wings Of faith, he stretched his
rod upon the heaving sea, and delegated with the
power and majesty of God, issued the mandate 10
he obedent waves. Now the murmurs of Israel
coase-every eye is turned with amazement on the
henving deep. The mighty water is clio It asunder
TO its rocky bed-the vast liquid sheets curl over
either side, like scrolls parch emit and stand
as firm and mmoveable adaman,ine walls-Be-
tween il and the heavens God rea,ed fiery battle
ment to beam in radient smiles on Israel and frown
in backness, darkness the coming foe. The
long giterng hall is ready waiting for the favored
ones TO pass. Deep awe had sealed in silence eve
ny lip, and filed every heart with love and reyer-
ence Moses leads them to the sea.--Wnh slow
Il solemn pace they enter the chambers of the nigh
ty deep, Lighted by Gods eternal watch fire, and
impress their feet mid gems and rosy hollis, on the
sanded pavement of the Onward they move
in line long and straight. II
On the distant mountain, tho sober gray of morn
hanging like vail on his rugged forehead.
Then came shout as loud ten thousand thun-
dcrs! Twas the rovengeful Egyp tans pursuing,
rendng tho air with thersGemendous shouts But
the Israeiites had no to fear. for they were
| safe the opposite shore and behed them swarm
like insects and darkened all her borders. Lo! the
frown Of God is on the Heavens! The dark feecy
clouds float their sable banners 10 enlist all the ele-
ments 10 battle. Tho palo stare and the wan moon
have covered their fearful faces in darkness and in
sorrow; while the rolling thunder peals through
the upper heavens with knel of desoiation and
| the maddenin sea in accIamaion utters back the
sound! Mourn for thy crimes, guilty Egypt, tho
| now too late! Smto thy breast, naughty and impe-
| rious king! No more shall thine eyes IN pride be
hold the palace towers, glittering with the gems of
captive nations! And you we warriors, bow your
heads in sorrow, who thirst for blood like tigers!
no more shall yo behold the inmates OF your once
| honest The day doom is dawning, Ere the sun
| again mounts kis meridian throne, shall the pride
| of armies perish, and the shades of death despoil
the CLEAN ofswords and spears, and all the costly
ornaments that grace oppressive Egypt's front.
| With the diadem upon that kinglv head,
all shall remain the floor of ocean, to rise no
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| The storm now peals inlwId fury, while along
the vault oil heaven the deep thunder rolls, aud
the fiery lightning Of Gods red wrath is streaming
down upon them. They grasp the giant pillows
that were strongly locked--thoy rise still higher,
arching the way of death, till they each oth-
err, and fall like silver tissue from the clouds;
| and evory soul is swallowed in one tremendous