The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-15

Used and most desirable. The Jews, therefore
can only cooperate; the Christians must act as
pioneers in the great work; and they owe this
debt to the Jews they owe it for all their suffer
ings and prosecutions for centuries before the
Reformation; they owe il in relation for their pre-
scrvation of the Scriplures-the hope and conso.
la.ons Of religion; they owe II to them IN The
lulflment of all the promises made to the ancien,
and chosen people; they owe il to The character
Of him who came, as is said, ITO fulfil the law. :
! Every where we see societies and communities
established 10 effect some good obecl-Bible So
rieles. missionary societies, societies for various
IcharItable objects, temperance and reform socie-
ties. but as vet no society has been established
among Christians for the restoration of the Jews.
South America is free-Greece is liberated
Christianity has almost exhausted its resources,
in seeking for good objects i'll carrying on, the
principles of faith; and yet the eye has not been
directed to the remnant Of Israel-the deservedly
favored people of Almighty God-.he nation that
stands like lofty pillar amid the ruins of en-
pires. The time approaches for action-ths
country, ever foremost in good works, can do
mach to incline the governments OF Europe to
favor the project of the restoration of the Jews,
by encouraging the Pacha Of Egypt and the Sui
IAN to consent to a transfer of that territory for
stipulated and liberal price, by which the Jewish
nation may peaceaby occupy their former pos
sessions without the shedding of one drop of hu-
man blood. But this must be done separate and
apart from any conditions of egangellzing or con-
version. No obstacle must be thrown between
the promises of the Almighty TO his chosen peo-
pie, and their full and complete accomplishments.
Let The restoration be made through the influence
and exertions of Christians, and the first great
hapa nj hattie
by .the fullness of the Gentiles," and time will
accomplish all that is desired. Were there no
other considerations in this restoration, it would
be justified by the march of civilization, arts, let
crs, science, and good government, which would
triumph where COW all is barren and despotic.
Let this subject be reflected upon and acted
upon, by statesmen and friends of Liberty and
Law throughout. the world. Religious men will
not lose sight Of it-,hey will mediate day and
night the restoration Of the Jews. and the pro-
misses made to them, and their miraculous preser-
vation for the fulflment Of those promises. They
will rejoice to witness it, and it will be jubilee
throughout the world.
For lo the days come, saith the Lord, that
will bring again the captivity of my people Israel
and Judah and will cause them again to return
to the land, which | gave to their fathers, and
they shall possess it," ''And | will break the
yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds,
and thou shalt no longer serve strangers; but he
shall serve the Lord his God, and David their
King, whom will raise up unto them. There
fore fear not thou, my servant Jacob, neither
be dismayed, 0 Israel; for 10 will save thee from
Hlar, and thy seed from the land of their captivi-
". and Jacob shall return, and shall he in rest
and quiet and none shall make him afraid. For
am with thee, saith the Lord, TO save thee,
though | make full end of the nations whittier
lave scattered thee, will not make full end
OF thee. will be God of all families of Israel,
and he shall be my people"