The New York herald., 1877-07-22
THE SABBATH OF CONSOLATION.

ADDRESS TO HEBREW CONGREGATIONS AND IN
DIvIDUALs-sERMoN by DR. A. HUEBscH
Rabbi Huebsch, OF the Temple Ahawath- -Choscd.
Lexington avenue, delivered "a sermon yesterday
manly In the form Of ADVICE to congregations and In
divduas, taxing for his text ''Comfort yc, comfort
ye, my people, saith your God'-isaiah, xL. l. Tho
Doctor said
NO AMONG TIE JEws.
Tho mournful day that commentaries tho deplor-
able calamuics which belcii the Hebrew common
wealth celebrated last Thursday by different
congregations u different manner. Tho superficial
observer who from his discrepancy practice should
feel inclined TO conclusion that schsm exists
among tho Jews OF the present Is greatly mistaken.
True, the orthodox turn their faces toward the
Their souls rcvel In the slories OF past and cling
with tenacty to the chcckcrcd chapters tho history
OF bygouc Jays, whiIo tho so-called reformed Jew
faces the present and follows the course Of events
down TO his timo. He Is less sentimen ntaI
in regard to old relics moro practical
In respect TO investing advaatageously the Of
spiritual truth which tho past had bcqucathed TO the
present generation notwithstanding this difference,
however, IN the ways and means, both parties
dissouby In their and the man principles
religion. Tho Deity, taught by tho BiDlc Is ac-
know.cdged by both with the same reverence. Tho
moral Law, winch in ITS utmost purity 10 crystazcd IN
the sacred writings, Is regarded as binding by both,
and both concur III tho great hope that all abomna
tons will be removed and tho Kingdom Of God Will
man KIND will outgrow thcr puerc superstitlOns and
Will unite ~ true acknowledgment and pur" adoraton
OF the Only One.
IsRAKL's "BLAcK NIGHT" FOLLOWED ny SABBATH or
COMFORT
This statement OF lsraeis integrity as denomina-
ton necessary said the Doctor Understand aud 10
appreciate the words OF our tcxt-'Comiort yc COM
fort ye, my people. saith your God" Religion is tho
interpreter OF human iie After the tempest follows
"a quiet sunshine and a purified atmosphere. After
deep sorrow the patiently resigned heart becomes
ircsbcd by tho tranquil consultations of pure and
lia belief In our Heavenly Father THIS idea IS strk-
ngIy expressed by the fact that the mournui Ninth
OF AD'' followed by the ''5abbath OF comfort and
consolation Thereby the shining star Is singled out
Tor us alter which We shall direct the course OF our
vessel whom our national or individual lic changes
into n sea oi trouble and danger Consolation Is an
ascent from the deep oi to tho height OF com.
FORT derived from tho OF connection
with Hun who Is the source OF all happiness and
therefore the heart requires certain preparation In
order TO receive true consolation II the garden or
your joys has become q wilderness and tho field OF
your hopes desert, thcn the prophet has 1t, ain
make straight IN tho desert highway Tor our Cod
Try to meet Him. and you will ind Him. with HIS
blessed gifts, that sootho all pains and all
now To ENJOY CONSOLATION ASD COMFORT
Tho Doctor then proceeded TO describe the cond
tons requisite for the natoral nnd in order to enjoy
the consolation and comfort procsscd by the mercy Of
Gods word-unty, harmony, brothcriy iovo through.
out tho congregations oI Israel Tho advanced should
not look down with pride on him who Is lower Oh tho
scalc o progress, but should ry 10 raise him until no
reaches the same level There Is trus prosperity 70
be hoped ior tn our religious affairs unless tho
Oenent oI true culture Is dilIuscd among all
clisSos. We should, therefore, bear diligently
tho light OF knowledge to those quarters where II IS
most needed Our efforts should be directed TO cdu.
cate those of our brethren who through the unfor-
tunatc conditions prevailing IN the countries from
which they hail. have not had their carly age tho
opportunity Of sound popular training A solidy
linked organization OF our Hebrew communities tor
tho purpose OF fostering ana furhcrng the pure spri,
o our religion Is requirement TO satisfy which we
should not delay one momont, for IT, to great ex.
tent. depends our Immediate success as q dcnomina
ton
TRAIN rnE MIND NEEKxxss.
In speaking about the healing power OF religious
consolation Tor individuals, the Doctor urged his hear
crs not TO wait with preparing their hearts until sor
rows, IKE an Invading army break Ia upon them bal
the proper way s even the hour Of brghtesl pros
pcrity, 10 tram tho mud mockness
10 the Will OF God Wantonncss III the sunny days ~
succeeded by despair Ut tho limc when the storm u
let loose while the meek aud cs,gucd even in the
most towering m!sfortunes. hears the otning dvine
voice, Comors ye, comfort yc my people, saith she
Iord.v