The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-19

over the past-not a word OF elimination and
recrimination passes between the brothers.
Their mutual distrust had yanIsheds their
reconciliation was complete.
Amidst the diversified pursuits ana compif~
Gated interests of society differences may
arise, but they would never assume that ag-
gravated form OF hostility Wn1en Woul0
carry the war to a bitter end IT. those con-
cerned were not to think meanly OF each otners
but would ever maintain that reciprocal re-
gard and good opinion, upon the basis OF
which permanent reconciliation can be Sc
cured.
There Is one point In Jacobs conduct which
deserves our particular attention. 1t fs this,
that he was earnest In atoning for his faults
by word and deed. So far from claiming the
privileges attached to primogeniture, ne ad-
tries to appease his anger by rich presents
and kind words He seems to confess, i
have done wrong, I am ready to make all
amends IN my power"
THE confession OF WRONG
may be humi1iating In 80 far as it shows the
weakness ct human nature, yet It fs tine attri-
bute of noble and generous souls. There liz
far more honor and nanIineas in frankly
acknowledging the truth, however much it
may humble our self-love, than In oostInately
pursuing an aggressive course, which - ls con. con.
stantIy feeding the hame q ,uers 1raterna, ahsn
displayed In the ways OF virtue and
peace, but 1t becomes sinful obstlnaey
when It's obvious tendency is to paliate
wrong, to perpetuate strife. 1t IL the dnty
of the apgreseor to take the first step towards
reconciliation with his Injured or offended
brother, to make every possible feparatlon
for the injury inflicted or the offense offered.
Such a course OF action involves no disgrace,
but is highly honorable to him that pursues
It, and will be productive Of results as gratify-
Ing as those presented in the meeting OF the
long separated brothers.
The scene described is Of exceeding beauty
and pathosIis essentially dramatic. The
more we read 1t the more powerfully it
recommends itself to our admiration. The
| brothers had separated in mortal hatred
| they meet in fraternal love. All designs OF
violence had vanished from the bosom OF
| one. all fear and raneor from that OF the
other. They meet with brotherly greeting,
and following the divine Impulses OF their
hearts hold each other In affectionate embrace
They express the deepest solicitude Tor eaen
others welfare and urgently proflef tnelr
presents and disInterested services upon each
others acceptance They felt happy In their
/ reconciliation Would their happiness have
been as great II Esau had attempted to carry
| out his yindictive design and Jacob been
Obliged to act In seIf-defense. Lifelong re-
morse would have been the result; whist
now, Esau ioyfnlly returns on ms way 70
Seir, and Jacob proceeds on his home-
ward journey with mind unburdened and
heart at peace
ness that ought to animate every son and
daughter of Israel Thou shalt not hate
thy brother In thy heart thou shalt not
avenge nor bear any grHdge against the cniI-
dren Of thy people, but shalt love thy neigh
Dor as thyself," are
| POSITIVE DIVINE COMMANDS,
the violation Of which carries with It its own
punishment Hatred and vengeance are slaves
OF passion; love and forgiveness It's conquer
ors. The first are calculated to orutaIlze nu-
manity-the second to assert It's divine char
aeter Forgiveness sheds a divine lHstre on
! the countenance OF mans pr0Tnotive OF
happiness and peace. In the expressive words
| of the German poet:
"Tedte Grnppin sind wir. wenn Wir hassen,
| Gotter-Wenn Wir ieband US umfassen.
Where hatred and strife prevail, the fairest
| flowers OF life Wither and die, whilst love and
peace secure the happiness OF the Individual
and the welfare OF society. @, It's good, IT -
pleasant, Ii brethren dwell together In union
and harmony-in good will and peace; for
| upon them God commands his blessing.