The New York herald., 1844-10-29

the Tabernacle ON the Restoration OF the
Scattered Tribes or Israel to- the LNnd Of
Palestine.
Notwithstanding the inclemency ofthe weather,
a very large auditory assembled in the Tabernacle
to hear Mordeca Manassah Noah's annunciation
of his grand project for the restoration OF the Jews
to the Holy Land. great number OF the clergy
of all denominations in the city were present, and
amongst them closely wrapped up IN the ample
folds of large blue cloak, the Right Reverend
Bishop Hughes The attendance of the ladies'
who have ever been very deeply interested in all
matters Connected with the fulflment Of the prophe
cies and the introduction OF the miennium-was
limited, owing to the storm, but. still there was
considerable number of them present, some Of them
of surprising beauty The front pews, especially,
were graced by very brilliant circle, chiefly COM
posed of the daughters Of Israel.
About haIf-past seven o'clock, the Sacred Music
Society sang hymn, having reference TO the res
toralion of the ancient splendor OF Jerusalem. Mr.
Noah then ascended the rostrum, and read a lee
ture, of which we annex succinct report-
have long desired opportunity appear before you
in behalf OF venerable people, whose history whose
period of 1000 years filed the world with awe and
instrumental people at once the most favored and the
neglected the most beloved and yet the most per-
lized nations Of the earth now repose-a people whose
origin uae from the cradle OF creation snd who are
.ms have been anxious ' to appeal p to yoa fellow ct
and Christians in behalf Of the chosen and beloved
people o. a,K you 20 o0 oS 70 her
triumphant faith feel for their suerings and woes
extend them your powerful protection and to aid in
the fument OF their destiny by helping to restore them
the land of their foreahers and the possession OF their
sncent heritage Iis acknowledge, novel, though
atural appeal made may say for the first time to Chris
tans since advent Of christianity Bat the period has
believe, arrived Tor this appeal Extraordinary events
shadow forth results long expected long promised oas
church theories put forth new hopes excited-new
promises msde-and the political events in Syria, Egypt.
Turkey and Russia indicate the approach Of great and
important revolutions which may facilitate the return Of
heJews Judea and the introduction Of that millennium
where. ask can we commence this great work OF re
generation with better prospect OF success than in
free country, and under liberal government Where
can we plead the of Independence OF the children
OF Israel with greater confidence than in the cradle o.
American lber " Where ask for tolera'ion and kind
ness for the seed Of Abraham, il we md it not
amongst the descendants Of the pilgrims ZAP
plause Mr.. Noah then went on to speak OF the anti
guilty Of the Jews and OF the cause which had
The deep rooted hatred of the nations OF the sraetes was
therefore traceable to one cause The Egyptians, who
shipped The true God The Greeks Canaanites Romans
were always their enemies Tor the same reasons But
hren Let me probe these their foundation by
showing the OF the followers OF the early Chris
approach this in spirit :" for those who
hear me Born and educated among Christians-havng,
through their confidence and lberay held various pub
lie offices OF trus-I come to its discussion with the most
charitable and apostolic feelings In this spirit then will
explain for the first time in centuries this subject.
We have the authority OF early writer's and llustrous
historians for the undenbe truth that all the caamties
the people. the results OF the agency Of our
fathers consprng the death of Jesus OF Nazareth We
are i said crushed beneath the II Is the desire to
evangeze the Jews and thus atone for that alleged great
sin calmly examine this subeot let examine the
condition OF the Jews at that time The sins Of the chosen
people, chiefly idolatry occurred before the Babyonsh
CAPTIVITY Since then those ins have not been repeated
and their fidelity remains unquestoned TO the present
day Their glory under Solomon excited the envy and
Jealousy Of surrounding nations Ontheir RETURN under
the decree OF Cyrus, tney subjected to great peise
cutions and several divisions took place The Persian
empire was at length subdued by Alexander the Great
The Jews kept steadas by Darius which incensed AL
exander who however struck bv the imposing splendor
Of their religion, became their friend His death was
followed by long series Of difficulties prosecutions and
trials An effort made to retrieve their condition. and
under Judas Maccabes this in great degree accom-
plshed But at last the Jews passed under the Roman
yoke. and after unparalleled suffer Herod ascended
the throne oJudea aud oppressed the people 20 such d.
gree, that he became univer ally unpopniar n an esr
regain the favor OF the people he restored and beaued
the temple 1t was at tins period Of prostraon that Je
sns OF Nezareth born. They had expected at that
time temporal dsiverer They sighed for liberty aud
vengeance Jesus was not the they expected. dis
message Of peace held out hope. He warrior
He unfurled no banner-sounded no trumpet -pTophs-
ed no victory over the Pagans and the Jews gave hem
selves up despair In order to understand IT, must
endeavor place ourselves in their position rich and
rulers pious priesthood suddenly by rob
bers and murderes Their resources we're quite exhaust
I'd. sinking defeated, decsyed the proud people
deserted by hope and almost abandoned by God rays
o the setting falling the brazen helmet OF the o
centurion keeping guard over the Holiest Holes
that period Jesus Of Nazareth was born. Corrup-
tion prohgacy and intrigue had reached high places
Jesus the most resoIute Of reformers-presching
against hypocricy and vceh became fo mdshle by his
decision Of character and witherug rebuke He preach
ed with unsurpassed eoqueuce. He proclaimed himself
Son Of God and the Saviour Of the world The Jews
err.low od bayul 1prpd n
him from his childhood They knew his relative
they remembered him boy--as a man pursuing tin
the age of thirty his humble calling Then they
saw him announce himself the Saviour OF the world
performing is alleged In the Evangelist, wonderful
but OF extraordinary decision. The Jews became alarm
ed They proceeded to bring him to Trial in the manner
prescribed in the law regard that trial as having been
iegaas having been proceeded with in an hour OF PAN
ic. He did not come under the law. The language
Of the parallels was mysterious Jesus acknowledged
intention Of altering the Mosaic law. The assumption
the title OF the Son OF God" not unusual The
avoidance of any claims to Godhead was observable u
the writings Of the Apostles It was not therefore, al
together the charge Of assuming the title of the Son oi
God"-was not the leading cause Of the accusation
altogether the bla spheny, which led to con
viction lit was the q assumption OF the preroga
tives Of Cesar which led = the Roman punish
mentthe crucifxon. The insults ofthe convicted Jesus
from the Romsh soldery and the mobs which even
in day desecrate all that held sacred II is not my
duty condemn justify my ancestors in that dire
extremity Bnt II there mitigating circumstances,
must spread them before and aal eventsI amused
in appealing to you sgsinst the ascrpon TO us Of what
done 800 years ago Had Jesus been acknowledged
king at that fearful crisis The people would have sunk
under pagsnism. We should have been all darkness
But christianity Jesus put to death and
forth amoags the nations land after the reforms
on shone forth wtha brightness such ts great Mas
tor intended. The Jews did nothing but what God or
daned He is trust. leading hsckfin peace and
happiness to possess promised land What mirocle
Can you not see that God designed all this! "The
secret things from the Lord" Fully apprecating
The designs OF the society for the Evangelization o.
thei Jews, do not think-pardon me for saying
so that their success has been commensurate with the
cfor' My desire is that they should unite in restoring
the Jews in their unconvertcd state relying God for
the rest Amonga people specially preserved the change
OF faith is almost nsurmounsbe It is also impoic 10
send converted Jews TO preach Christianity amongst the
brethren They always suspected. Equally mpoli.
tic the consecraon Of converted Jew as Christian
Bishop of jerusalem. II your efforts still to be di
rected to evanselization well a. restoration send
nous Christans to them-they will b well received and
their mission treated with confidence and regard But
ask the great question Of yourselves Is not your duty
restore the Jewsf Are not the only witnesses Of
the unity of God and the truth Il the bible The pre-
Of restoration full az were those ot
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