The National tribune., 1894-05-24

with q sweetened n0n-alcohOlic drink made
of sugar, honey and water, and containing
also an infusion of hops, again signifying
bitterness"
The spirit of the anniversary is uniform.
The articles used for bitter herbs and some
other details may vary at different times
and places. although scattered in every
civilized and semi-civilized country, Hebrews
everywhere now celebrate the feast of the
Passover. This shows the tenacity with
which Hebrews cling to the practices of their
forefathers, the knowledge which even the
humblest has of the history of his race and
their respect and love which all Hebrews
have for their religion"
Freedom, the idea of the Passover.
This anniversary is to US of the American
Republic full of meaning. 1t stands for
liberty. 1t means freedom from bondage.
1t finds place in our economy, and can never
be kept on our soil with simply a suggestive
ness of Egyptian bondage relieved by Mosaic
interposition. By the law of association it
brings to mind our own history as a Nation.
1t was sort of Declaration of Independence.
The American Jew may get more from it
than the Gentle, because to him it has
dual emphasis. But the intelligent GENTLE
sees more in it when he connects in his ideal
of it both histories that of Egypt and that
Of our Colonies in the days Of 1776
Rabbi SCHNEIDER plainly says: But we cele-
brate it because we have inherited it, because
we are used to it, because we consider it
worth while, and because it perpetuates the
idea of the value of liberty and of mankind's
struggle for it The festival is a monument
to liberty and an inspiration toward the lib
erty which is not yet attained. This last
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our ancestors, because we have broader
idea of what is involved in the word liberty"
Then come ideas of moral and religious
liberty. The human race has been in con-
slant struggle for freedom of thought. We
are not yet wholly out of Egypt. Pharaohs
yet lash US with whips of prejudice and
ridicule and abuse. The mentally strong
lord it over those less endowed with intel
lect. "The Jewish Passover commemorated
the deliverance of Gods people from an
earthly bondage; the Christian Passover, the
Lords Supper, is observed in remembrance
of that Lamb of God whose sacrifice brings
as into the liberty of the sons of God. The
blood of the lamb sprinkled ON the door
posts or on the altar ioreshadowed the blood
by which we are redeemed and sanctified. Il
Pet, 1:18, 10; John, 1:7.) The I'M
leavened bread the Apostle likened to that
sincerity and truth with which we are to
keep the FEAST Il Cor, V. 81 Let us re-
joice evermore' in our Perpetual Pass
over"
Suggestions.
1. Yield to God. You must at length. If
nine plaques fail, God will add 10th.
Every knee must yet bow to God-either
cheerfully or perforce. God will not be OBJ
liberated, set aside, annihilated. Ii men will
not get out Of the way of Gods providences,
ne removes the obstacles. Retribution is
sure. Wait, and you will find things come
out in favor of the righteous. Wrong must
be avenged right must triumph.
2. Obey God. ". 28.) Observe all the
particulars of his instructions. Fall into
his plans Do your part. Use means which
he furnishes. Many of his requirements are
tests of our obedience. 1t was not to inform
the Angel of Death where the Hebrews lived
that God directed blood stains to be fixed on
doorways, but solely to develop the sense of
duty and love and faith of the Hebrews.
3. Seek protection in Christ. He is our
Passover. Appropriate his help. The Israel
ties were Obliged to STAY the lamb, collect
the blood, mark the posts. Even the first
born of the Hebrews persisted, if from indo-
lence or lack of faith the mark was not put
on tne door entrance. AS the Dloou ndu I'd
be applied, so Chrst's death must be appro-
priated. Safety depended on one remaining
within the blood marked doors. Men are
not assured protection of Heaven who wan
der away from Christ, enter abodes unchrist-
ian, and stray about in pathways of sin.
4. When we celebrate the Holy Eucharist
we should explain to the children its signif
cenee. Tvs. 26, 81
5. Keep our Passover. Frequently cele-
brate the Holy Communion. Call to re-
membrance the killing of our Lamb Christi
on Calvary.
Christ. our Paschal Lamb. is slain,
Holy Victim, without STAIN"