The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-02-14
Solomon's Grand Throne or Altar.

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ton of those of your readers who are
always Mortified when they hear. learn
OF see any decorations, either natural or
artificial. being placed in temple or house
dedicated to the worship Of Almighty
God. the following beautiful and mag
niiicent description OF the altar or throne
built by Solomon in that grand temple
Gas Holy Scripture informs us) erected
by Gods directions or approval. This
description is taken from an ancient ori-
entail manuscript.
THE sides of the throne We're of pure
gold, and the feet of it We're of emcralds
and pearls. Tie altar had seven steps:
on each side were deiineated orchards
full of trees the branches of which were
of precious stones. representing ripe and
unripe fruit. Upon the tops of the trees
fowls of the most beautiful plumage We're
represented. and these We're hollow with
ill., and made 10 utter sounds OF thou
sand melodious tones. On the first step
We're vine. branches and punches Of grapes
composed of precious stones. arranged in
such 4 manner as to give the different
colors of purple. violet. green. and red,
so as to represent the fruit III its various
rita yes from green to ripe. On the second
step were .SyG lions OF pure gold and ter
rible aspect, as large a. life. The prop
eft: les of the altar were such thai, when
solomon placed his foot Oh the first step,
all the birds spread their wings and made
a iiuttering noise i'll the air: on his touch
ing the second step the lions extended
ti.eir paws: on his reaching the third step
the whole assembly repeated the name
Of the Deity. 4sleH lie arrived at the
fourth step voices were iteasd addressing
him thus: Son Of l1ayid, be grateful for
the blessings the Almighty hath bestowed
upon thee and the same was repeated
on reaching the fifth step. On his touch
ing the sixth step all the children sang
.songs Of praise. On his arrival at the
seventh Seq ;La whole throne became in
motion. and ceased 1T, :,!p..i;l be had taken
his seat. when all The BIRDS, liCl,s, end
animals. by secret springs. disclaf9.h a
shower of the most prescious perfumes
on the king. and two birds descended and
placed golden crown on his head. Be
fore the throne was column Of burn
ishcd gold. ot i.,e ,0ii CT which was placed
4 golden dove. whiGi li;.l il. is heak IL
roll bound i'll silver. IN this fGil were
written the Psalms OF David, and The
dove having presented the roll to the
king. he read portion of it to the peo-
ole Of Israel. Upon the approach of a
wicsali aerson to the altar, the lions
would sai .,ii g lefTrihlc roaring and lash
their tails: tho birds i,sg.!f 70 erect their
feathers: and the whG1e aas.,,!.Liy So Up
such loud cries that, for fear of ,hGrl,
no person would dare be guilty of false
hood. but would Instant; confess their
sins
Such was t,is ,.l,qf a. throne of David.
Thanks to the eIiieiiei n..tt ct the age.
All denominations Of Christians age crsl.-
ING their temples or houses Of worship to
show that they are not afraid OF ashamed
to let it be seen that the house of God
aa.;Got be too grand in ornamental and
artistic uc.k. Some of the grandest
churches Iii tttG .,tlcs ct Boston, New
York. Philadelphia, aha .,..t ,,.,i.aerr large
cities are owned and worsiIiped IN 10y
Presbyterians, Methodists. and other Or
thodox sects. The most elaborate frcsco
w"fi. p:lpits of marble, the grandest
organs and tast selected choirs are en-
piuyed 10 give grandeur and SqlemEltty
to the worship. On the platform ~ altar
of that rich and beautiful marble Meth
olist church ut Broad and Arch streets,
Philadelphia, is displayed every Sabbath
rare and beautiful bouquets of flowers.
And why noto Are they not God handi-
wo.hj ard is it not His holy temple in
which they 4is displayed? ii.