The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-08-11
For the Texas Republican.
A SKETCH

a SKETCH
RI. .un yi,h his gorgeous train Of gold
Crimson clouds, sank in kingly pomp
,'vn tho far West Twilight threw her
/ ls,gpid arms around the Garth. aud
,a.d With her purple shadows tho falling
/ II III. deserted sky. But soon the
/ n o,bod moon rose proudly in the East.
/ .,,,, ike radiant barks moved slowly
,oneh the "hlnc sea OF Heaven. Tho
49,. Il iii grew distinct IN lofty room.
4 .,, tell on woman young and hehn>
loose white robe elrded with the
:. ..ls.sn,ss OF grace, dtaped form "hose
I.,, synmetr, out tivslled that OF
wits imperial Queen. The face pure
s,ifitual. brought to the beholier Il
.,o.rd memory Of that art which iypeiies
deal and dsiue. The long unbound
l., glowing ike choice amber IN full light,
b. rtesscd back from the brow, aud =
oath 81 summers ony, roses lent lhlnt
,.h to the gentle fac. that more with
Ike innocenca, the divine but fatal Of
.f, The maiden was no longer alone.
n,nl, form was t., her side IN who's"
,hrol,b.d the heart of hero, bold
|. l,e stamped his broad marked brow,
,t, ,,d,ui spirit ht the crimson aa his
,.k ,mhitiou's clear Eight bcamed in
J,Ik eager eyes and impaired a stefn
Isl, a calm self reliancS TO the whole
iar it was fashioned Ia the old chv.
Ri. p.idc which save. " owe It to God to
ma wrong to N, self to suffer none But
Love aud Hope. the twin sisters OF
4eait gave wooing tenderness 10 the
[art!.cfnWned brow. aud solieped even
d. arm Ines of his naughty mouth He
Il. from his clustering hair the green
token oi brave deeds of
|, .,li success, aad laid it a, toe madens
.at Her eyes smiled from their gol
she's IN iimld JOY, "a sl"lets through
r-ae = ear vi sunshine Then the heart
.qs,d cut Is rich story OF passion and
.p, pfoud he marked the color which
\. words brought to her check, and his
bounded With purcr JOY than feels
1uqueter OF nations when she bowed
hood. and hit her hsuj iu bis.
ls : poor offering. he said With
.fsHd hamildy, d" let one ~ lsr VIZ llc
IS, been uy eouutps, have not wealth.
lu' -
Love murmured the maiden, is
I sbs,f tHan gold. and fame Is grander
10 nile dreamer Thou hasl reyerenced
ai and thiue own soul / hou hast been
es- in action and in speech, supporting
~ even Whom down,treddpn crushing
aqa ihp it stood ia high places Thou
is. marked the Years OF thy manhood
f. such deeds a- thou wilt not blush to
Up. when they face thee IN a holicr sphere.
science points thy way courage cetyos
/, Path to honor rrulh is thy light,
Thou my inspiration be said with
a.Hmn JOY, together we will walk through
aflh aud seek the beautiful aud good of
,nrh thou art the iiitcst emblem.
Together let II. 90. She answered,
God. smile shall bee our shield
fae fierce trumpet of war rang through
p land. and brave men gathered around
.c.r couutf,'s standard tcan the hero
iooi by the maiden- si'c. Ter check
As. palcr than the rose-.her eyes were
A,j with gushing tears, and rested sadly
\ ,ac hands which were clnsped with
dealing grace nrspresslblY touching
sarruNiul The se.ot was lcted -
. war stord impatient tor the lorgs sum,
..n.3 hls master without. but the Vauiot
eeed Ills ewes flashed with VISIONS
victory glory like star hcckoucd him
.Hnsri but love gave his face. that chas>
ned lock OF sorrow which mskes the
uory of parting moments deaf IL
Boo of haule, oi danger and triumph
l,u fhsl, not forget me, be- said with
orttlp pride. " Fame. the chronlcler #
brave, shall keep nay name ever before
l.,
So l-'r r,r Cod aui NJ fsM
- homer ann my country sfsif,
Sah.lp No. Cod, and viii b
True to MS faith, ms sword and thee
Then he painted with passionate elo
a.ncS, he rapture OF return,
No shadow shall come between my
mary and Inv heat, On thy truth
,au with sacred tfu-t. as saints on Cod
Heaven Il - the rock on which
r.' any souls dNnest hope i ,ha' fail
be- thea life IL false. aud good de die
sm OF entha-iasm.
She ra'sp' Ser eyes ia child liae wouGcr
Jeproach "a though her gentle heart
'ca se caught the meaning OF words that
ruaeued loves Young hour with doubt
.,owIv bent her face with all It's won>
Is.Oas beauty, and pressed her fps upon
row Then IN low yelled voice, gll
sweet mysterious fascination, she giler
word, like these
aou nrt all life to me-the sun goe-
IVA aud earth is sad and dark The
ale fadmnce of the moon and stars but
/ Wiud her ot the brilliant igh, she has
1t Patient she watches through tire
avs hours 'ull Aurora opc's the gates
! dawn Then with eager Joy she wei,
'les the glad coming OF her Lord. Faith.
! Inherent IN all high natures. 10 doubt
)e then would ha TO wrong ,hvsell Thou
bos, rely on God, and love is born OF Him
l. al i . IL