Middletown transcript., 1871-01-28
For Me Mddltfown Traascyipt.
THE FLowEn siv xKAvlHag.

One Of the most sublime songs cf praise.
that TINT ever smotc mortal enrs with msI-
ody walled through the aisles and echoed
in the lofty dome. The grand old church,
seemed TO catch the refran, and repeat
the glorious cry Of the birth Of Jcsus. The
wakcn lights, glowed more brightly about
the -aercd spot lit up BY their rays, and
the bright eyes Of tho blessed mother me-
thought, were lustrors with JOY and afFec-.
ton, where tho band Of a master had gra.
ven her form on the canvas.
Dark foliage Of fresh cvergreens. byoTght
out more bold and vivid tho bright tinta
and gorgeous hues Of decorations with
which sanity hands had cmbellished
miniature scpulchrc. Tho three Marys
mourned about a divine Being, who sus-
pended high above the altar hung droop-
ing with bowed head, from nail pierced
hands. and spiked feet.
The canohicals Of the priest. symbolic Of
his sacred Office, impressiyely reminded
one Of those who nforctime robed them
selves. when the ark os the covenant rest
ed in the temple, guarded by cherubim.
and few were permitted to enter the holy
Of holies.
Peni,cnis prosirated themselves humbly
bowling before the shrine Of saint and re-
decmer, and still that rich. full. entrance
ing song, danced and hoatcd its Gloria
over the multitude, thrilling every heart
fibre with harmony.
| The deep sonorous tone Of the organ
the rich luscious swell OF single voice
according time. rendered it truly worship,
tribute of thanksgiving. well Of praise
lofty, grand, sublime in conception. She
seemed to float with her voice. spirit with
ou, matter, volume of power, magnid-
cent, cxulting in sound.
1t ceased, and as turned my gaze for
a moment over the assemblage, n vision Of.
marvellous beauty dawned upon me like
revelation. With head bowed until the
white plume Of her hat swept the floor.
knclt young graceful maiden apparently
about seventeen. The pure classical beau
ty Of her prolific raan,lcd BY the rich elk
r Of life chsled nose and lip, dark rich
ness Of luxuriant hair, pearl white skin.
spake Of gentle blood.
She seemed the embodiment Of sympa-
thy, n statuesque picture of spirit worship.
an outgoing Of soul love, n worshippcr an
mate and real. aud as she raised her
graceful form from its PROSTATE attitude.
turning the calm steady gaze OF her dark
lnsirpns orient eye for Il moment on tho
/ figure of the Mother OF God bright with
radiance. i, told 9f soul love superior TO
ihe marselou, beauty of the earthly casket
that irammeel her spirit.
Devotion hal exercised art, until tho
cmbellishci surroundings of that sanctua-
ry were perfected. Soul spake conscious
y there. in the sublimty of the decora-
tians tie under. world had laid oblations
At shrine aud font, offerings Of purity and
/ love. artis, wrought out thought aud
held up his offerings for divine approba-
i ;ion. floral gems studded altar and cham
eel, but the delicate workmanship Of NOR
tai hands ceased 10 attract, palled the
taste when compared Nth the rich glow
ing loyeliness Of this fair goi-like flower
of the church Of st Akayier.
Wonderfully raiiaut and bright she
seeme1. fair sisi,aut dawning rs Wis.,
ion on mortal sight, involuntary causing
tire behellcr TO worship the creator through
this the most glorious Of his works.
Natural grace and paise Of figure, raro
perfection Of form, proud, high sculp,ur-
Il features 4niyeriac emotionally, mel
lowed ly tIe calm q her magnificent eye,
pictured religion in its rarcsi iinitc form.
waiting perfume as luscious and grate-
fnl rs .he influence Of the blessed Madon-
ia. SYSoM.
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