Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-09-17
BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTION.

The St. Louis Republican publishes the
following very beautiful production.
which was read at the Commencement of
the University, few days ago. The ed
ltors introduce it by saying:
awe we're attracted by the literary ex
cellence and moral beauty Of this compo>
sitiOn at its reading. and seeing it after
wards in possession oI friend-we in
duced him TO let it have place in our
columns. Miss c. W. G.. is the fair au
LhOress. and pupil OF the High Schools"
LET THERE DE LIGHT.
"ln the beginning" deeper than
EsyPtain darkness. was that which en-.
velOped The earth.
No twinkliug star relieved the solemn
blackness Of the sky. nor tiny ray from
the freay's feeble lamp enIivened the
chaos; but all was silent, heavy dark.
ness.
Around the throne of the mighty God,
was c. llected all light which there shone
with illimitable splendor.
At last the omnipotent voice Of the
Creator. pronounced the words. Let
there be light and from the throne there
issued a vast food Of glowing radiance.
which descended on the soft wings Of
morning to illume the earth.
Then arose a mighty shout of Joy
from The assembled host Of heaven, and
God said: 1t is good
Darkness drew her sombre mantle
around, and fled atfriy GIFTED TO the secret
caverns of the earth
The light danced merrily on the spark
ling waves, and penetrated the deep
OCEAN.
Softly it called the hidden verdure
from the cold bosom of earth, and Joy,
fully it was obeyed.
and life was throughout the regions Of
the earth.
Water resolved into vapor and hoated
as leecy clouds in the air.
Then seven colors bent in a loving en-
brace across the sky, forming the rain
bow arch; and parted to do their app"in-
ted work.
The red. painted with fairly pencil the
robes Of Aurora; kissed the delicate pc
tails Of the flowers. then dived into the
sea. and left a glowing blush on the sea.
shells cheek.
Green moved quickly over the earth,
touching trees and grass with its refresh
ing coIOrs.
Yellow sprang to the sunset sky and
penciled it with its ght golden hue;
then glided gently to the peeping stars
and left her color in their mellowed rays
moved along the sea shore on the shining
sands. and sought the dark caveruS OF
the earth at last. where it left its magic
impress on the gliLtering metal.
Blue spread the heavens with its soft
ETHEREAL azule. then rested on the bosom Of
the clear, transparent waters.
Purple went to the over burdened vine,
and left its tint on the luscious grape.
Violet, abashed. fed to a modest flow
ret and hid its jeweled cup.
Orange. as it passed over the fields.
colored the little wild flowers with its
brilliant hue. then sought the delicious
fruits of the South, and smiled upon
Ihem.
Again were colors sent on their mis-
sion. when man was created.
Red tinged the rich blood which
coursed through his vein. pressed his
cheeks with the glow Of health, and lin
.gered enraptured on his lips in life long
kiss.
Blue dwelt in the mild radiance of his
sbeatning eye. Yellow danced in the
waVy rinGlets Of his hair. and the seven
colors uniting in a beautiful combination
left their snowy impress on his noble
brow.
Then God, the maker. pronounced in
Sowing tones those thrilling words: Let
there be light and living light from the
Divine Spirit illumined mans frame and
he became an immortal being.
He looked at the earth aud saw the
springing flowers aud the creeping rep
tiles. He gazed upon him and beheld
the vast ocean swelling and dashing, aud
the tall forest trees covering the earth for
many miles. and afforded shade to the in.
Vulnerable animals that dwelt in peace
and harmony. He raised his eyes to the
heavenly vault, studdsd with stars, and
strove in vain to penetrated the mySteri-
Gus curtain. Then man reasoned: who
could be the author of these wondrous
things?' And mighty voice replied
-'1t is the FIRST and Last And man
worshiPped the great L am for he felt
that he was his maker.
But soon the clouds obscured the light,
the tempter came with his insinuaIinp
wiles. and man forgot God.
Then came Death. the King of dark
ness. to take the place Of the lost Light.
But God was mercifuI; and sent the
glorious Son of Righteousness 10 drive
darkness away forever
The heavenly decree. Let there be
light has been issued every time a new
a0ul is born into the5Eiugdom of Christ,