The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-05-09


rse in the poetic effusion entitled "The We'd
az of Cana" published last week, we repro
CO the whole to-day in its proper connection.
TIE WEDDING OF CANA. =
From the Garden Of AigRonette.n]
20 Thou, my voice inspire.
Who touched Isaiah's hallow'd lips with fire r
One morning when the sun was bright.
And dew.drops lay on flowers lighti
when softly blew the baiuy breeze -----'at
And warbling songsters from the trees
Sang forth their thanks TO COG abr--a ~
who filled their little hearts -.,,,, i;,si.
S Mnsf sns osSpps g. rolled along,
AL" An'" Inc merry song, -
Their" p,asltne waters clear and bright,
laughed joyous in the sunny light.
There, white lambs, friskipg on the green,
Gave life and beauty to the scene. ~
& Two travellers then appear in sight. aa'aetaa
And by the playful brook alighti
One is a Man wbose mild blue eyes &, p
outshone the azure Of the skies u
Hia auburn hair. wayy gold, rel
In ringiets on His shoulders rolId,
q "A glory beazed around his face fE9&
That Tar surpassed AL human race
N ~ 81 ~ 81 q
Divinity, which stood reyeaiedi
Foe Hesyen'a bright refalgenee shone . 80
In ey'ry look, in ev'ry tone. sri q. tBgs 10
With humble yet angelic mieu, ssl b.s 81
stranger at His side IL seen s s.s-.s5
Her vesture is of simple blue,
Besprinkled with the morning dew;
Her brow is rs the lily fair,
And golden is her flowing hair fr'
Her gentle air and form Of grace,
The sweetness of her lovely face
The glorious light that round Them shone,
Marked Virgin Mother and hGr Son.
They stayed q moment by the stream.
which, dancing in the suns bright beam,
d .. Seemed chanting as 1t onward ran,
The praises of a God-made man.
The birds sang sweeter from the trees,
More gently blew the morning breeze
The sheep, cen, from their shepherds stray,
At Jesus's feet the laribkins play. -
And now the Heavenly pair advance =
Beneath their feet the daisies dance,
Then springing joyous from their tread,
Increase of fragrance round them shed.
When they, at length, near Cana drew,
merry party came In view
bridegroom and his blusbing bride
Stood gaily talking side by side,
While maidens with bright birds and flowers
With pleasure decked the festal bowers;
Inviting stood the wedding cheer,
Jesus aud Mary entered here,
For they bad come from far away
To bless Their servants wedding day.
St John now left his beauteeus bride,
= And mcck at 5-sriss -sfde7-
He casts himself upon his knees,
Raises his eyes, and Mary sees. 7===
90, this ia too much honor Lord
have not meriSrd reward
So great as this, that here SEQ
The pttrest pearl Of Galilee;
And ut her aide my SaviOur's faco
New glory giving to the plach y ~.' .
While thus the Saint paid homage due,
The Virgin, in her robe Of blue,
With du1cet voice, and gestures mild,
And winning charms each one smiled.
Twas thus the joyous hears few,
Until the sun had dried the dow
From ev'ry shrub and evry vine s.
When Mary saw the lack of vino.
Then drawing near her Heavenly Son,
The Virgin Mother thus begun:
" The guests increase Thy grace incline
Lord of the vineyard, give them wine"
The Saviour turned His mild blue eyes,
And 20 His Mother thus replies: -
oman tits not yet the hour
For thy Son to show His power"
Then Mary for pure water sought
w men IN six aEthen jars was brought
The crystal stream its Maker knew
And instant into wine it grew