BUST OF PRAYER.
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Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd or unexpress'd; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh,— The falling of a tear,— The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high.
One Female Figure.
This beautiful production should be represented by one who has an amiable and modest appearing countenance, good figure and features. The hair must be brushed up from the forehead, and fastened behind in a black crochet net. The dress should be pure white, open very low at the front and back. A cross is suspended from the neck by a band of white ribbon. A heavy white veil should pass over the top and back of the head, and be tied loosely four inches below the chin; the head inclined forward slightly, the eyes closed, while the countenance should appear serene, pure, and full of hope; the arms are to be folded out of sight upon the breast. The same machinery, pedestal, wire basque, crimson curtain, and fairies that are used in the Bust of Proserpine, may be used in this piece. The light should be mild, and come from the left side of the stage. Music plaintive, and of a sacred order.
