The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-26
SYNAGOGUE WORSHIP.

THIRTY-FoURTH STREET OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HENRY s. JACOBS ON THE MISSION OF JUDA-
ISM.
Yesterday was bad for religious attendants at syna-
gogue church. Congregations WERE therefore, rea-
lively sma-so small indeed that in the Forty fourth
street synagogue the sermon omitted altogether.
In Thirty fourth street synagogue, however the Rev.
Mr. Jacobs dscoursed on Isaiah w., lilo, every
one that thirsteh ye to the waters; and no that
hath no money come yo, buy and eat; yea come,
buy wine and milk without money and without
price" The present state of tho religious
world he remarked is eminently interesting To 20 no
further than the facts that transpring own
midst you will find enough to attract curiosity twill
not, therefore, be Improbable If devote ourselves
20 the subiect-what tho claims Of udasm to our
regard when brought side by side with other religions
Now, hesitate declare that Judaism not that
sectaran that it has represented to be- and
that to-day, 900 years ago. the whole hu-
with the generous invitation that IL did
OF old Ho, every that thrstcth, come We 90
the waters and he that hath money, come
ye, buy and eat without money and without
price. History and experience combined to demon
strato this that there is voluntary desire on the
part OF every creature to make a divine being
the OF heaven and earth, whose wrath is
to be proptiated IL is an instinct that leads TO
look for something higher than man offer. II was
this showed itself to the untutored savage in the
worship Of the Druids, the Greeks &c. And in later
years that mankind still gropcs after some
high and holy object to worship And that feeling
which comes from the heart appeals to the heart 1t
showed itself in that
JAcoBIS RoBEsrERRE
who said tha II there had been no God the churches
could not do a better thing than create a supreme
being The water referred to in tho text is the law
given on Sinai which is offered freely TO all the human
Now, this book Of revelation, nich we have
preserved is the great need of all mankind to-day.
Mon may prate as they please about natural religion,
but IL Is apt TO lead men into materalism and inn
deity. IL is this revelation that has gwen such
knowledge as we have concerning the supreme Father
OF his goodness, mercy and love Now IL Judaism had
done more than this preservation OF the revela-
ton of God IL would have been great boon 10
the world that mankind should be thankful for
Judaism holds out this book Of books TO the weary
traveller as the water OF life. 1t has gloomy
ground OF threatened dcsirpcton but II says every
that thlrseth come yc 10 the waters. Judaism
may claim TO stand high personal regard side by
side with the other sms Of the day The newspapers
have told you that moro of insanity have been
produced by the sensational isms which have taken
the name OF religion In this day than by any other
And II is questionable whether IL is not nt
SUBJECT FOR THE HEALTH
Judaism portrays God a father holding out his
loving 10 receive all his returning children. Il
points out where the waters OF life be bad which
10 Stake tho souls thirst And as the Psalmst SAYS
Judaism represents religion a free gift OF God IL
makes hierarchical arstocratic distinctions be-
tween men. IL calls TO him who has money to
come and buy wine and milk without money and with
out price IL does not smut tho door OF salvation
against any barter II TO any class OF But
II says, como one ALL Is free IL does look
with more favor on than mother. You may
lack bread for y0lr family and clothing for YOURSELF
but Judaism, nevertheless, says TO YOU 'Comc with
out money" IL speaks to you as sinners not
sider yourselves outside the pale Of savation but.
though you may be poor, Il says come and purchase
wine ana milk without money and without price
Aud Judaism has this tender regard for every Of
II we only know this religion and could place
tho right value on NJ II we only thought In pros
pority that
JUDAISM Is EQCAL ALL OUR NEEDS
and requirements for JOY and sorrow how much should
u be taken hearts and its preccpts be priced
by us. And 10 show you how well adapted IL
Is TO all wants, young and old IL called wine
and milk. II rs suitable for the strong and for the
weak The statutes OF the Lord right rejoicing tho
heart II Is an idle prccnce that Judaism has us
claims only as il has the world at large, and
that Israel IL fulfilling her mission when we keep
the commandments that God gave TO our fathers on
Sinai Judaism rs not merely Tor the jew; " Is Tor all
mankind We are actually to-day carrying tho In.
struction that through us are all ihe families OF
stand tho mission aud purpose OF Judaism
This Is the question that have 10 ponder.
Let II, thon, be endcavOr TO make our lives SO
pure IN the sight OF God that we may show that VIC
have not forgotten the trusts committed 20 u.s. Lot
IL be purpose 10 labor for the good Of man
purposes for the general welfare OF mankind. And
let show by practical efforts for ourselves and
for tho world at large that stand to the words
OF the text, and invite all mon 10 and buy the
best CUTS at lowest cost.