The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-22
HE DECLARES HIS FAITH.
Solemn Cermony by Which LOUIS
Sinrcrman Enters Manhood

The confirmation of Louis Singerman on
his thirteenth birthday took place at the
Jewish synagogue. corner or Senaca ana
Eighth streets, Saturday morning al lo'@
o'clock in the presence OF an auoience
that filed every inch OF available space IN
the ediffce. The ceremony was interesting
and at different times extremely pathetic,
particularly so when the youth was pray
ing 10 God TO bless his people and strength
an him 20 the end OF his days that he
might cling steadfastly TO His laws The
specIai feature OF the ceremony. however,
was the maiden speech or the youth De-
fore the vast audience. wherein he told OF
the significance of the occasion. declared
Ms arrival al the age when he could no
longer plead tender years as an excuse TOT
sin and expressed publicly his desire to be
received into the spiritual bond OF his peo-
MIA Without the slightest affectauon or
embarrassment, he spoke as follows;
.s-roaav nv the laws OF our holy religion.
7 s,en from childhood TO marnood, an
event which is the most sacred or my uie'
can no longer plead my tender years as
an excuse for sin. nor VIII my peioVel pa
rents be held 20 account for those Things
wherein ] may De wanting a. "~
and son OF God.
s.1,bovrh hut Young In years feel deep
and fervent pride in the fact that / am
Tevv and. At this most solemn hour. 1 can
n,,. rely uron the goodness and mercy or
Goa 20 lead me In the paths that should
60 through life God grant me the power
% en- live that I may become usetuI fe
Draw. and. not only that. but that IN 'he
,.nar~ "a come may be a true man
..y a. me ssv here that my heart over
49, nth tender love for the sweet pa
rarts Who have watched over and cared
tor na since FIRST my infant eyes heheld
-. urht May their days be long IN the
,ars which the Lord God has given then'.
IT, ,aa,,hars who have instructed me ex-
-rsss my gratitude May the synagogue
,vherein nv voice is heard today move on
20 prosperity. and may heaven so e'seh-
~ -,e that may live in honor TO caTry
20 90. -, ,-cI,rs.,ts resolutions As a son OF
,,.,ei 7 desire 20 be received Into the spir-
s.,,ar bond OF my people. am ready 70
-s.a,.. .ha faith of my father. and wiling
=. $50 with my brethren the resPons'-
nr,t,ss OF our common obligation
re .he, recited the creed OF the JEWISH
religion. saying;
80 n.l,eve that Cod IS one holy. and
purely spiritual. the creator. TO- a., 49,
ls.,.a...,.,..- OF the universe. 20 whom alone
1880 ,,.,,rc ard alteration believe
-. "a has created man IN Hts image
tas' -. endowed hfrn with an immortal
.-,,rst through whsch Re may sahctiit
ssrnself IN his thoughts and actions God
-. .,re.ia med the trsrfutaoic "a" u III
.,s,v on Mount Sinai. through Moses me
80 test 90 al prophets, 80 an infaiiae.e
...,,aa for my conduct Man IS respNoaSni
- hix actions. God Is mercifui but also
-,.h,c,us Judge. who renders 20 every
s,s ire fruits q his doings. ] believe thst
S.-,si g. the priest people Of God. destined
-, Tg,n, 10 proclaim and spread All over
-, earth the knowledge of the one Eter-
- ara "a teach obed Nace 10 HIS noFY
nss' >, ar families 81 man. This universal
.s.ss,, ~ Israel viii he -NaliSed IN TIE
s..,.,-.. the assss3anic tirne. prscicft by
- ,,rcr,he,S wiB cosne when al mankind.
-. ..s,',,,,s-4 from error and eVii. shah ac-
,,.,,,-,Nsee the HoSy ore 81 Israel - tAeir
,r.,o- and Resieersr. Deeply inloued
- .hs truth % these principles SOL
-, ,,r,fess before God and Ills consr~-
80, ,Aat I am resolved 20 I've IN con
Ss,...,s,v VIII this faith. 90 make the fai-
,,,,,.s,, ~ these duties the highest task q
-, re ana 20 strive amidst all trials ard
, - atoms 70 remain faithful 20 my
God" - -. -.
,,-'sch.. han. 70 whtch Tire youths fr3ends
were invited