The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

can indeed be set down as a year worthy
not alone Of the Jew, but worthy, too, OF
every other progressive human being, who
can trace in its doings and in its results,
everything to admire, everything to feel
that in It GOD has given us assurance OF
his love for all times Taking this old year
then as a groundwork of our ambitions
Tor the coming year and as a surety for
the continuation of the good work in such
praiseworthy lines as these. the words OF
Eli to Hannah, May the God of Israel
grant thy petition which thou hast asked
of him." become doubled in their import
ance for they express not only our will
ingness, but our most ardent desire 10
strengthen and not to weaken, TO build
up and not to destroy, to unite and not to
separate, to advance and not to retard-
In giving this out as our platform. and
as the declaration of the principles Of
the modern Jew, we are not taking one
iota from the honor of our God or from
the duties and obligations of our heaven
born religion, but we are, on the contrary,
straining every nerve to properly strength
en- all Of these by a better and more in
teliigent comprehension of their many
laws and teachings. We are reproducing
the beauties of the ancient, by the aid of
the modern search light of general scrut-
my and examination, and the electric rays
emitted therefrom, only serve to bring out
the more clearly the many delicate tints
of the pictures divine and of the truths re-
established. To our credit, then, it shall
be, If these many virtues and blessings
nave named continue to grow in their mag
nitude, thus making happy homes, con-
tented individuals, God fearing citizens,
peace loving governments, freedom giving
powers, thus making. in short, Of every
place OF worship a sanctuary Of Almighty
COD, and OF every Worshipper living per-
sonifcation of all that is good and moral,
and true and honorable. Indeed, when
II is explained and published TO the world
that our prayer for the New Year $3.50 is
BROAD and catholic in its intent, and is in
behalf of all, irrespective of faith or relig
ion; when it is known that that
prayer is only a heartfelt long
ing under our part to fol-
low Nine. De Steeps advice, BE happy,
but be so by piety," we grasp each others
repeat to each other this time more under
standingly, May the God of Israel grant
thy petition which thou hast asked of
him May every righteous thought be
suffered to bring forth a happy reality;
may every praiseworthy end be allowed to
leave some coveted blessing behind, may
every wish be one that shall reflect honor
and respect upon the wisher.
But if for any wish thou canst not
pray, then pray to God to cast that wish
away
And in sending such New Year greet
ings from this pulpit to the much beloved
occupants of the pews below, rest assured
my valued friends, that in these few words
are contained my every longing for you,
for your people are my people, and your
God Is my God" Think then, of all that
Is contained in the magic words Shannah
Tobbah. "a happy New Year" and may
you, as you leave this consecrated house
this morning, hear the voice of love whis-
great wish of the text, and which is my
prayer for each of you: Go in peace and
may the God of Israel grant thy petition
which thou hast asked OF him. -