The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-10-02

10: ~ We have a euphemism not only for
natural death, but for cruel execution. Going
into another world suggests continued exist
ence.
a. His own" (st. John, 13:L) The ref
erence is to ChristianA
g. With desire have desired" (St. Lu, %:
l5.) The language is very strong. We sec II
explained in st. Lu., II: So Christ came on a
special mission. and he was anxious to com
plete it and be able to report, Father al have
glOrifed Thee on the earth: have finished the
work which Thou gavest me to do" (St. John,
H:4) He felt all the time pressure of duty.
Once no said, " must work the works of Him
that sent Ne, while it is day: the night cometh
when no man can work" (9:4) His was not
an aimloss life. He knew why he was here,
and bad great longing to be at his work Not
g moment must be lost.
q. Suffer" (St Lu., p: 15.) The refer
enoo Is specially to the crucifxion. Jesus be-
gan such agony at o'clock next morning, con-
tinuing on the cross six hours "Suffer is
euphemlstic. 1t is the subjective side of the
crucih&iOn. 1t is effect for cause-syneedoche.
Not any more eat thereof" (St. Lu..
y: I6.) Oar Savior after this sat at meat with
the two Disciples at Emmaus. (St. Lu., 24:3O.
3D. Again also, and then with seven Apostles.
tSt. John, 81: l3 1t is not stated in either case
that Christ ate. 1t is possible Jesus would be
understood as saying, II will not any more eat
thereof" prior TO my decease. In fact, the
Passover was never to be eaten again. The
fulflment Of all that is meant by the Passover
and its substitute, the Lords Supper. ia to be
the completion OF Christ's Kingdom on earth.
Then will follow the "Suppor of the Lamb"
lReV, 1922 realized in Heavens felicity.
Then Christ will sit down with the Twelve
again.
8. Tho cup" (St Lu, %: III Wine was
used at the Passover. The person at the head
OF the table filled the cup, drank from it. and
passed 1t to the guest next him. Thus it Was
handed in succession to all at the table.
8. Suggestions
l. Christ knows all about US. (St John, 13:1O
NO care nor sorrow nor pain Of ours can escape
his knowledge and sympathy.
Z. Love permanently, or to the end. (Sk
John, 10: II BE not tickle in affection. It il
well for your associates if dependence can be
placed on your heart.
3. Realize your mission. Find Il out. Be
anxious TO effect IT, (St. Lu., %: ISL
4. Render thanks at the table for your food
and drink. (St. Lu., %: III
8. DO not blunt in talk. Cultivate the en-
phemistic in all unpleasant revelations. Orua-
menting death even, is better than hideous.
offensive, description. The morals Of rhetoric
are worthy our study.
III. INSTITUTION OF THE LoRp,s supPEz
4. Inns una race.
We are still in the upper room of st. Mark.
IA: 10. We move on for an hour or two. The
betrayer of Christ having been identified, left
the table and went forth on his work Of treaeh-
cry. We may suppose it TO have been o'clock
Thursday evening by our reckoning Of time
Meanwhile Christ told the Disciples that before
long all Of them would be scattered through
fear Jesus then predicted the three deniaIs of
Peter.
2. Data
See st. Matt, 90 1923; st. Mark, II: p Is i:
st. Lu., %; 1920 Cor, IL % %.
3. The Supper.
The last Passover which should have aver
been celebrated was finished Christ then in
stituted the Holy Eucharist Utilizing the
cup, bread and wine employed at the Passover.
he pointed out the significance of their future
nse Bread is to symbolic his body. 1t is TO
DO broken, TO point to the laceration of Christ's
flesh on Calvary. Wine is to picture his blood
shed on the cross. While the celebration Is
memorial, it is more yet, feast to the soul,
4. Suggestion.
Keep the celebration of our Passover. Do
not neglect the Holy Communion. 1t ia food
TO the spiritual nature of man. Christ saws.
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