The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-09

This l.crlod, too, does our Succoth festival
recall TO US. In order that we may re-
member.
And as individuals are we under Gods
care. Ger tho desert Of this life. on
our journey from Egypt OF the unknown
void to the Canaan Of the immortal
realms. surely are we under the shadow
OF the most high. and surely does his
hand hold US Our bodies are the booths
Ia which our souls do dwell, and their
fran and necting character correspond
well with the temporary habitations
which the succah Of the desert gave.
The violence Of the elements, storm,
wind and tempest do beat upon that fran
structure, hunger may assan II and
thirst torment. weakness and languor and
pain and suffering may be its constant
Characteristic. yet none Of these can harm
the tenant, 81 70 but be In Gods hand.
FraH. weak. painful and Geoting as is this
souls babitati0n, yet God has caused as
10 dwell therein ana as long as We re-
member this. and let that soul be in
touch with God. then viii we be safely
happily led. We need fear no evil, for
Gods stan and stay arc with W. Amen.
"fHD PARTING WORD"
At Beih AhaDa yesterday morning the
regular Sabbath service was held and an
additional service for the closing day OF
the Succoth Festival Rabbi Calisch
spoke On the subject. "The Parting
Word" taking his text from Deuter-
onomy %. l. He said in part that when
the scattered members Of a family re-
visit the place Of their birth and up
bringing they pass the period Of their
concourse IN Joyous exchange Of aiec-
ton. and when the hour draws near for
Thorn so part they recall the events Of
their visit, the pleasant incidents that
have occurred. and they seek to re-
fresh their memories with them that
they may bear away with them into
their separate lives the gladdening In,
hucuco of their communion. Thus. he
said. do we stand to-day at this hour
of tho closing festival. The cycle of the
holy days is ended. ana let us, there
fore. to-day recall the joys and blessings
Of that period that we take stronger
hold OF them.
He then briefly reviewed the sentiments
and thoughts Of the holidays just past
Re referred 20 the appeal OF the New
Year 10 the solemn service OF Atone
ment Day, and 60 the joyous message OF
the SuccOth Festival. lie said that the
closing festival" should not mean the
tiNnANa vi l4At bObio Oh UAl Mfallrf OFT NA
the portals OF prayer or OK the eyes TO
the light, or of the ears 20 the voice of
faith. but it should be the earnest ad-
m0nltlon OF a parting friend enjoining
upon us the duties and obligations of
life.
He referred 20 the coming winter and
said that 1t meant different things 10
different people. To the rich it was the
resumption of the round OF social pleas
ures. the taking mp Of the threads Of
enjoyment that have been dropped for
the summer TO the poor 1T meant
deopencd difficulties Of life. more Of hard
ships. perhaps greater suffering and sor-
row AID heartache. The parting word Of
"the closing festival was to both the
fortunate and the unfortunate 20 en-
phasize the lessons OF faith Let the
rich learn 10 be less selfish. Let them
be more grateful for their greater bless
inCs. 10 look upon az wider opportuni-
ties for well doing Let the poor learn
10 endure I'm patience. TO suffer without
complaining. Let the stricken bear their
sorrow without resentment Let the les
sons be driven home that we may an be
stronger in faith and more patient I'm
afliction.