The Baltimore County union., 1882-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS JUBILEE.


with Monday next will come the anniversary
Of another Christmas, and with it. too, may VIC
hope the usual joys and pleasures incident to that
ever memorable occasion. Many years back in
the ages its coming has been anticipated with de-
light, and continues all over the Christian world
Really and truly may the civilized nations Of
the earth rejoice at the presence Of that
glorious Jubilee herause of ~ hayias given
them a Savior, who offered up His own life
.iGec for n benighted world that II might sec the
true light and comprehend complete realization
Of mans immortality WITH an endless existence Of
happiness In tho world to come. To those who
lived prior to christs coming there but very
faint or indefinite idea of their future desiiny.-
There seemed. indeed, an almost impehetrable
gloom a. TO the future. There were many who
for want Of higher intelligence supposed both soul
aud body pershei together. They could see
nothing beyond the tomb. Hope and consolation
seemed forever bloticd out. The worlds condition
and government and morals had sunk aud we're
sinking deeper and deeper into corruption and in
fanny, immortality and debaaehcry Of every Kind
and description. tha, existence hal become
nearly intolerable. The period had arrived for
old things TO be done away aud new take their
place. now code Of moral laws for the better
control and clcy alton Of society and of the whole
people was imperative. otherwise existence must
have grown more anl more burthensome and the
true objec, Of mans mission on earth defeated.
In the order Of cyents, about this janciure. there
appeared upon earth the sublime and Goilike per
sonage-Jesu. Of Nazareth, Then It was that
G. k.rr Ia, In nafh ~
Juiea. TO whom the coming anuiveFsary-2jih Of
December-is observed and respected beyond all
other anniversaries By all civilized nations Of the
earth as the most glorious and glalsomc Of all
other jubilee.. lie whose coming and missipn as
King Of Kings and Lord Of Lords had been fore
told by the prophets OF old. at hand. and lIis
star, which hung over bethlehem, guiding
the wise men OF the East 70 the lowly manser
where the infant Jesu. lay with Mary. His mother
Most truly sublime and grand have been. IL and
must be the rcsal,, Of this natal day because
of the unspeakable good /, ha. done for the whole
human race. Il ha, liberated man from the ihral-
dom ofign1Tanee. superstition. ilolatry anl opcn.
ell pathway, TO higher knowledge, intellectual
wealth, hope aud happiness which lead excelsior.
l. /; not, therefore. glorious privilege priv:
lege above and beyond all other privileges ani
blessinss vouehsafcl. tina, we are enabled to vel
come the annual return of this Christmas jubilee
Il is an occasioa--or anniversary the return
Of which We should truly say. l., the whole earth
rejoice sincerely and slaisomeiy as did the shsp.
herds who saas hosannas on the plains Of Julea
as they watched their aocks by night.
As In days Of old so at the prcsen; is Christmas
a mos, joyous day. II brings its thousands Of
pleasing memories aud impressive reeolleeiions
which never can be forgotten. but continue 20
grow brighter, greener and more eniearing as time
advances. To the young. the miiile-ased, those
in life's Indian summer and its hoary winter,lit
comes alike with perennial delights. giving new
joys as We render thanks for the presence Of such
jubilee, Every heart Is made glad on the eve Of
is approach and life. pul.a,ions bea; quicker and
quicker in view Of il. immediate presence. May
Il be on Monday mex; as /, has been on many
similar anniversaries, a day Of uninterrupted
pleasure and enjoyment 20 all and an anniversary
for the joyful return Of which they can in ferveEt
gratitude return thanks 90 the Great Giver of every
good and Perfee; gift for Iii, many blessings for
80 happy 4 Christmas.
In consonanec with tho memories and endear-
menis Of the occasion, personally aud prOfes-
sionaly wish prosperity to all our readers and
friends, with the compliments Of the season, long
life and many happy returns Of the never to-be-
forgotten Christmas anniversary.