The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-30
THE DAY BOOK.
For the Day Booh.
THE GOODNESS OF GOD
by Z. r. u,

Twas Summer eve The golden sun
with radiant beam had ilumined the W. stern
sky, and tinted clouds of purple hue rolled
in rapid course through the vault of Heaven,
beauteousIy portray ing, i'll heayenliSe gran
deur. the works of the Creator. Twiukling
stars had not yet peered above. Earth its
loveliest color had assumed, and enrobed in
a mantle of sweetly flowing grass, gave en-
kindling lustre to the scene. Warbling birds
had chirped their last sweet lay previous to
taking their accustomed rest, and Nature.
seemingly pervaded by sense of its own
sweet loneliness, appeared enraptured at the
BEAUTIES around her and while silence for
the time seemed reigning. the clustering hills
aiar and the lovely woodland near, seemed
instructive Of the scene, and bent in solemn
admiration.
Twas beautiful sight; and while stood
musiug and admring the spectacle before
me, was wildly impressed of the goodness
and the greatness of the Divine Creator. VII"
possessed and reigned Master Of the mighty
kindness, had said 'I.et there be light =
and exhibited in such beauty and glow, as
an evidence of the perfection and obedience
of his command, the sun, the moon and the
stars, from which the pure light of heaven
should recede to brighten this darkened
world, and cheer US with its influence.
Thus pondered, and while yet conteulpla-
ting. another feature was issued to my view
different from those which had just enchanted
my thoughts. 1t was star, and twinking
at first with dazzling splendor, at last mould
ed into. and assumed steady light.
By this time twas gr'win. late ; but still
enwrapped in silent meditation. betooS
myself to the quietude of my home, and there
knelt in sweet prayer. Retiring to rest, the
same thoughts occupi,d NV mind as before,
and were nnl y quenched by sweet repose.
In that s,eep had a dream. Methought
| saw an Angel, familiar to my sight. In
one hand WAS held crown, sparkling with
choicest gems in the other, beautiful harp
whose inspiring music awake the Angels in
heaven. She seemed reckoning me to realms
of glory. followed. In my hand was placed
the harp-upon my head the dazzling crown.
We entered heaven. There seated on the
right hand of God were countless millions,
enrolled in purest white. They welcomed
me, and bore me tc the Throne of God
Thus initiated smiling Angel among the
children of God Il was happily reminded of
the sweet little hymn | used to sing in the
Sabbath School years ago:
81 want 20 be an augel,' &c
then thought OF my dear little companions
whom had left on earth it they could only
enioy, like me, the sweet realities of bliss
full immortality. Then, holding firmly in my
hand the harp the angel had given me, gen
ty touched its chords. from which sweet and
heavenly music arose. And grasping their
harps likewise, millions joined in praise to
the Saviour King. Twas the sweetest music
that ever had enchanted my ear, and the
millions of concordant voices awakened in
my bosom feeling that never had breathed
before.
How happy did my young heart beat in
unison with those sweet heavenly strains. |
then thought how sinful had been-but how
gracious and merciul he had been to forgive
me for them. kneeling at his feet, thanked
him for his mercy to me. "Thnu hast been
errinq, nv child" he SAID, "but 'orgiv'
thee all" Oh, how sweet these WORDS ct
consolation Then it was walked away,
ashamed of my faults and iraities of earth.
But God, who saw the repentance OF my
heart, babe me ''cheer up"
But lust here | 'awoke-and vast indeed
were the folies and tancies o life to the sweet
realities of Heaven.
Portsmouth,, Va.