Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-07-01

while others were downward with evil
In control And Solomon had ques
toned Why.
Why couldn't people always choose
that which vas best and which would
bring the best good to them and to
others about themg" Solomon had
asked. and Nathan had gone on to try
and explain to the thoughtful young
boy n OF the great mysteries Of the
human soul.
And the little fash Of supernai light
which broke In upon his soul held him
rs one under a spell. A wonderful
idea had broken in upon the young
boys heart. and he was impatient to
be on by himself and TO dream OF that
one idea To let its fascinating charm
take full possession OF his soul.
All. how wonderful he exclaimed.
with a sigh 4 wish she might come
to me"
"Wbo'" questioned a tow voice at
his elbow, inc turning be 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 lOveliness.
You, IL must be-. exclaimed Solo
mon. fcrvidly. for who can be az
lovely as thou art. What is they
name7"
= am Wisdom. came the ansver IN
nnft FeFsMHImF sa-.- .Au.R AE---4 -
boys soul TO It's very depths
-oh. exclaimed Solomon. with
rapture. = am so glad. tor Il must
have been OF hes / was Just think.
ing
-Yesr' responded the fair n in.
quiringly. while she smiled in en-.
c-ourasement.
Yea. who else could Il have been
Could any one but Wisdom lead uner
ringiy, and give richest blessing upon
q ilfe?" earnestly responded the
prince.
The fair ono made no reply. but
stood silent rs though waiting for
further word. and Solomon again
spoke. a great yearning sounding in
his voice. as he aid
-Ah. what would not a life be in
power and influence II he could have
but thee always at his side?-
And thou mayest." came the low
sweet voice.
"Oh. can II be-" exclaimed Solo
mon. springine 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 70 pause by her word
and look aud gesture. Il come as a
gift from above"
And when Solomon looked again
she was gone. With n disappointed
cry he sprang forward and searched
in GREATNESS 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 a 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 the 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
hast 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 I. thy
servant. and sol OF thine handmaid.
am n feeble person. and OF a short
time. and too young for the under
standing Of Judgment and laws. for
though n man be never so perfect
among the children Of men. vet 10 thy
Wisdom be- not with him, he shall De
nothing regarded o send her u of
thy holy heavens and from the throne
ot thy glory that being present she
may labor with me-. that ! may know
what Is pleasing unto thee. For she
knnweth and understandeth all things
and she shall lead me soherly in NV
doinss and preserve me In her power"
Ills prayer ended. he arose to find
his old tutor. Nathan. standing near
observing him.
Il have seen her" Solomon ex.
claimed In answer to Nathan's inquir.
Ing glance.
"Whog"
Fair Wisdom"
Thou doest well.- was the fervtd
response.
Yea. and better still, | have no,
only seen her. but God hath given her
TO me"