The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-12
The Triumphal Entry.
rlatt. xxi; LIZ,

Matthew declares that all this was done in full
fllment OF prophecy Czech. tx: 0), the disciples
at the time however having no understanding
of what they did Uohn Xi: l6), that is, OF its
significance, but merely following the Sayiour's
instructions
PROCESSION. company then moved on
toward Jerusalem. Some broke of branches
from trees (Lev. xiii: 40), and Others cast their
garments in the way. Learning Of the ap'
preach, many who had come up from the city
to the feast went opt TO meet the advancing
column (John xii: l2.l3). And so il came to
pass that some preceded and some followed the
Saviour. Then began wild demonstrations OF
Joy Some WHO had seen Lazarus raised from
the dead Uohn xii: 10 recited the wonderful
works OF Jesus duke xix: 80. At length a
long united shout filled the air. ''lIosanna to
the Son OF Davld"' Matt /: . blessed is lie
that eometh in the name Of the Lord" aud
words OF like import duke ii; ~. The Phari
sees who mingled in tine crowd eXpostulated
with Jesus, seeking to chcCl: this ovation in
His honor, but He replied that if the people
were silent the stones would cry out QIab II:
II; Luke: 3O.40). Failing in their purpose
the Pharsees whispered one TO another (John
xii: l9), that the world had gene after Jesus;
that ii wes becoming serious case Of popu-
larity which they we're unable to check, de-
/,
WEEPING. Another scene directly opposite to
the former, perhaps witnessed before II, demands
attention. On coming TO an eminencc where
the city was fully exposed to view, AN indascrb.
able sorrow came TO the heart of Jesus. He
paused. The procession halted. Ihc tumult
OF acclaim was hushed The glad cries 8anI
into silence As lie Sazed a rush of divine
compassion wellcd up IRON His nnlOsU s0u
Here. over fallen Jerusalem, He wcpt aloud But
whyY Ilo was gazing with the eagle glance OF
prophecy on a far.distant scene, and as the
vision Of the future rlshd upon Him and lie
recalled the promise OF peace which the very
name Of the city breathel, ard knew that
| she would see peace again no more. The Saviour
who was soon TO be crucihed, cried out: II.
thou hadst known, even thou, at least In this
thy day. the things that belong unto thy peace,
but now they are hid from thine eyes" (Scc
Farrar's "Silenee and Voices OF God"). 50
Jesus mourncd the fate OF the Jewish metropo.
lis (datt Nxii: 80, whose destruction by the
Roman army in the year 20 A. d. was the ex-
ecuton Of divine judgment for long continued
and desperate wickedness. There has been much
speculation, innocent and natural. il not prohta.
BILE, concerning what might have been had Jeru.
salem accepted the Lord as Messiah.
RECEPTION How long the Saviour mourned
over the fated city we are not informed The
procession passed on again down the slope OF
Oivet, across the ravine, through the gate. The
excited escort renewed the Joyous demonstTa-
| tions, and the metropolis, filled with strangers
| irom all parts was greatly moved by the shouts
! OF the multitude ''Who il this?" The eager
inquiry spread from lip 10 lip Ciatt xxi; 1OID,
and the answer was returned with enthusiasm,