One Thousand New lllustrations Genesis 41:37-45 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.… In 1831 there was a musical society in Milan which was preparing to bring out Haydn's "Creation," when all of a sudden the maestro in charge took fright at the difficulty of his task, and laid down his baton. One Massini, a singing teacher, who was to direct the choral part, said to the committee, "I know but one man here who can help us out of our plight." "Who is he?" said Count Borromeo, the president. "His name is Verdi, and he reads the most puzzling scores at sight," was Massini's answer. "Well," said the count, "send for him." Massini obeyed, and Verdi soon made his appearance. He was handed the score of "The Creation," and he undertook to direct the performance. Rehearsals commenced, and the final rendering of the oratorio was set down as most creditable to all concerned. From that time Verdi's reputation was assured. (One Thousand New lllustrations.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.WEB: The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. |
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