Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-07-21

pointed the upward way for his eager
feet.
1t was just little thought, an idea.
like glinting ray of purest light
flashing through the tiny crevice into
the dark cavern, which broke in upon
Solomon's soul one day as Nathan
talked with him. Some incident had
transpired which had raised the ques
| ton as to the difference in the livos
| of men. Some made for good and
were always upward to better things,
while others were downward with evil
| in control And Solomon had ques.
| toned why
Why couldn't people always choose
that which was best and which would
bring the best good to them and to
others about them?" Solomon had
asked. and Nathan had gone on to try
and explain to the thoughtful young
boy one of the great mysteries of the
human soul.
And the little flash of supernal light
which broke in upon his soul held him
as one under spell. A wonderful
idea had broken in upon the young
boys heart, and he was impatient to
be off by himself and to dream of that
one idea. To let its fascinating charm
take full possession Of his soul.
"Ah. how wonderful" he exclaimed.
with sigh. II wish she might como
to me-
Who?" questioned low voice at
his elbow, and turning he saw at one
side, in the midst of the delicate
tracery of the luxuriant foliage of a
magnificent fern a face and form of
surprising loneliness.
You. it must be-" exclaimed Solo.
mon. fervidly, "for who can be as
lovely as thou art? What is they
name?"
Il am Wisdom" came the answer in
soft, musical tones which stirred the
boys soul to it's very depths.
Oh exclaimed Solomon. with
rapture, 81 am so glad, for it must
have been of thee I was just think
ing"
"Yes? responded the fair one, in
quiringly, while she smiled in en-
enlargement.
Yea. who else could it have been.
Could any one but Wisdom lead uner-
ringly, and give richest blessing upon
ife?' earnestly responded the
prince.
The fair one made no reply, but
stood silent as though waiting for
further word, and Solomon again
spoke. great yearning sounding in
his voice, as he said:
All, what would not life be In
power and influence if he could have
but thee always at his side?"
And thou mayest," came the low
sweet voice.
"Oh, can it be?" exclaimed Solo.
mon, springing to his feet and making
as though he would spring to the
other side of the great dropping fern
leaves and seize the beautiful creature
in his arms
Nay, not so,' responded Wisdom
causing Solomon to pause by her word
and look and gesture "T come as a
gift from above"
And when Solomon looked again
she was gone. With a disappointed
cry he sprang forward and searched
in breathless haste all through the
| garden plot, looking into every nook
and Granny and under every leafy
bower, but Wisdom was nowhere to
be seen, and at last the prince threw
himself down upon the green sward
where he had at first been seated.
and with almost sob he exclaimed:
She is indeed gone. Oh, that
might possess herr" Then he recalled
her last words as she vanished. and
| he exclaimed: Yea, perceive I
cannot obtain her except God give her
me. [ will seek him that he may
| give me this great gift" And throw
| ing himself upon his face he lifted
his voice and cried:
20 God of my fathers. and Lord Of
mercy, who hast made all things with
thy word. and ordained man through
thy wisdom, that he should have do
minion over the creatures which thou
mast made, and ordered the world ac-
cording to equity and righteousness.
and executed judgment with an upright
heart: give me Wisdom that stitch
by thy throne; and reject me not from
among thy children For l. thy
servant, and son of thine handmade.
am feeble person. and of n short
time, and too young for the under.
standing Of judgment and laws Cor
! though a man be never so perfect
among the children of men. vet II tby
Wisdom be not with him. he shall be
nothing regarded. o send her out of
thy holy heavens and from the throne
OF thy glory that being present she
may labor with me, that I may know
what is pleasing unto thee. For she
knoweth and understandeth all things.
and she shall lead me soberly in my
doings and preserve me in her power"
l.
his Old tutor, Nathan. standing near
observing him.
j have seen her" Solomon ex.
claimed in answer to Nathans inquir.
| ing glance