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THE AMERICAN-SCANDIN AVIAN REVIEW 
in the period; but other times brought other tastes, and the stucco was 
scraped off. In the last restoration, which took place in the year 1878, 
all that had been added by later generations was taken away, and the 
interior of the cathedral was, as far as possible, restored to its original 
simplicity and purity of style. 
The pulpit, which was presented in 1658 by the nobleman Henrik 
Below, is a remarkable piece of work. It is in the baroque style, richly 
ornamented with carvings depicting figures and scenes from sacred 
history. Two small towers finish the corners of the eastern or choir 
facade, but there is no main tower over the western portal. Probably 
the cathedral at one time had such a tower, for one is mentioned in the 
year 1205, and it seems likely that it may have fallen and that there 
has not been any money to rebuilt it. This may yet be done, how¬ 
ever ; for in recent years wealthy citizens of Stavanger have occasion¬ 
ally made special donations to be applied to some particular purpose 
connected with the cathedral. A chime consisting of fifteen bells has 
just been installed, the gift of Consul Sigval Bergersen, and its sweet 
notes ringing over the city lend a new attraction to the old dome. And 
it is fully worthy of all that can be done for it, both by virtue of its 
beauty and its venerable age. It is a precious heritage from our pious 
forefathers and will always be the pride and joy of our people. 
Prayer 
By Sten Selander 
Translated from the Swedish by Charles Wharton Stork 
I do not know to whom I would call, 
And hardly for what I would ask; 
All that I will appears so small, 
So poor my daily task. 
And yet the light enfolds me, too, 
With sky and earth and sea; 
Would that a soul were born anew, 
Like the strong, warm light in me! 
