DAVID (_sings_): The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, For thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil: My cup runneth over-- SAUL (_rises threateningly_): What sayest thou? _Who_ hath anointed thy head with oil? DAVID: O king, the prophet Samuel, sent of God! O king, one day I shall be king of Israel. (SAUL'S _head sinks on his breast. He passes slowly out, followed by his_ ATTENDANTS.) DAVID (_sings_): Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (_All turn to go, singing_): Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [Illustration: THE JUDGMENT OF SOLOMON] THE JUDGMENT OF SOLOMON (LONGER VERSION) THE PEOPLE A WICKED JUDGE. FIRST WOMAN. SECOND WOMAN. THE BABY. (A _real_ Baby.) DANCING CHILDREN. KING SOLOMON. PAGE. FIRST SOLDIER. SECOND SOLDIER. A BOY. THE PLACE Gibeon, where Solomon comes to offer sacrifice. A judgment seat is raised two steps above the floor, a little to the left of the room. From each side of the judgment seat extend walls, three or four feet high, to the front corners of the room. These walls may be black or white or yellow or terracotta cloth, stretched. Against the walls paste or pin or paint some bold design, such as diamonds, in a contrasting color, white against black; deep sea-blue against terracotta. Or use the conventional lotus design. For the background use a deep sea-blue curtain and throw a blue light upon it. THE PROPERTIES Several gold pieces. Palms for children to carry in dance. A silver basket piled high with oranges. Rolls of parchment for the Judge. A trumpet. Two spears. A large sword. THE JUDGMENT OF SOLOMON (_The_ WICKED JUDGE _is seated on the High Place, judging the two women. The_ FIRST WOMAN, _at his right, holds the_ BABY. _The_ SECOND WOMAN _kneels at his left, with imploring gestures._)