BY G. M.

Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing—
'Twas the boy's first uttered prayer—
When the power of sin, assailing,
Filled his soul with deep despair;
But, undaunted still, he trusted
In his Heavenly Father's care.

Suddenly a light descended,
Brighter far than noonday sun,
And a shining glorious pillar
O'er him fell, around him shone;
While appeared two heavenly beings,
God the Father and the Son.

"Joseph, this is my beloved!
Hear Him!" Oh! how sweet the word!
Joseph's humble prayer was answered,
And he listened to the Lord.
Oh! what rapture filled his bosom,
For he saw the living God.