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THE EXHIBITION

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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Mar 20, 1855

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 6, No. 25.

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THE EXHIBITION.

HEARKEN, my friends and neighbors, a moment to my call— I have an invitation, I give it unto all— A splendid exhibition is shortly to begin; I'll give you a description, and urge you to come in.
Almost six thousand seasons, with unexampled cost, This feast has been preparing—there has no time been lost, 'Twill shortly now be ready, O then do not delay, Be sure to gain admittance, and O, apply to day!
A theater capacious—twelve thousand furlongs square, Stands on its twelve foundations of precious jewels fair; Their colors, bright and sparkling of variegated hue Pour forth a glow of splendor to the astonished view,
Twelve gates of pearl unbroken, the spacious sides adorn, Twelve beauteous angels waiting, resplendent as the morn— The ceiling is of jasper, the floor of purest gold— O, be prepared to view it, its glory can't be told.
The scene that's to be acted all other scenes excels, The number of the actors no human tongue can tell, Kings, princes, priests and prophets, and if you ask their dress, 'Tis white as snow in Salmon, the robe of righteousness.
The music is most charming, the song is ever new, The choir will all be able to sound the notes most true; The whole will be directed by nature's great I AM— It is a sacred drama, The Marriage of the Lamb.
No indolent spectators within those walls appear; For those who gain admittance will all be actors there; The guests will join in chorus, to swell the rapturous song, And all the heirs of glory the anthem will prolong.
Ask you of the conditions on which to have a share? The King makes free provisions, and all are welcome there, But they must keep his precepts, believe his gracious word, And ever be most loyal to him their sovereign Lord.