The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-03

and beautiful woman 81 81 MON ali Il jews a
were Justly proud sarific!ng herself for
problem Of the AbrahamIc covenant and
the unfulflled promises concerning T..
world-s,l these End reated scb1e -
dav GIassea ~ rsview
appointed arrived The f nsths; r gSys
sisted by those maids who had known
The secret Of her mission and had united
with her In the preparation: Leaving hes
passed on until she stood over against
the Kings house Centuries before; a arm,
nave ,e lmm il Inc event and after
generations have beheld ~, the dc deed d., OF
was she who unnrmed save by. womanly
purity and grace. dared 70 seek ne
Of the King and deed
In full view she was for the King eat
upon his throne. a word, LOOK IRON
him. and her fate would Dc Sc, Sua, 3sa,d he
sa TME FAVOR verse 2,.-Now let all
eyes be turned on Ahasuerus ana see W sMaa
he Will do. No one may say what diner
ences operated IN his mind and heart as
he gazed upon the Queen In the court;
Was he moved BY her appennr;annce, b by h ,na
been selected? esther ii:sl Did feel
ing of chivalry awake m him. IS suc ,,ra az
seems TO most men at times IN me pTs ~
cent decree secured by Hannah agalns!
the Jews and regret that ne tiaa sisneu
" Did lie consider that q lovely woman:
bravely defying the laws Of the court and
placing her life In jeopardy, must nate
some worthy cause. which he ought 20
hear? Did he reflect that at -. least me
approach could have no s svi. avs :nsit
in him to produce generous 1eeilngs
What matters the answer TO such ques-
lions. the King looked upon Esther with
favor, extended the goideH scepter' a1 'o.
She drew near and touched ~.
THE PROMISE Verse 3).-The extended
scenter slgnifled that life was spared; the
1ouch Of the sceptcr slgnaed that life
was consecrated to the King Nothing
whit relations, sovereignty and subjec-
|rtion being ali that was demanded. But
the King knew that back OF submission
there was desire and he was honored In
ATTEMPT to Pn1ry addreased TO the
tremhlnr Queen must have assured her
~ His kindly purpose. as Immediately he
Promised that It should be granted. Here
was large and unexpect tha 'a th snf,
wn,,id be successful But the King went
t',rahar n ! n guaranty Of his sincere pur-
-, Ie generously offered to grant
pl,,ha ever might be asked UP to the half
oWpthe kingdon-to devdc his posses-
| ~ oions retnining for himself as much only
s.o rave This form Of Speech common
among Orientalists Mark vi;23. was an
aHtrayagant utterance Of good will never
| observed. ~,
| ,esson several Important themes: !. See
| the dismal picture of society under a bso-
ti,,teE monarchy. The lives of millions Of
( s1,biects In the keeping of a King, who
1night put to death one Of his houses
Mold seeking their ,deliverance. 2, See the
\ nnwer Of one woman, whose position gives
! her opportunity. It Is probably true that
| duty Is presented to every person be-
| cause Of the place he occupies, and that
| duty must be met. 3, See how llfe
J may be crowned with honor Is conse-
I Grated to tho service Of others In time
| OF supreme danger, No personal ease or
! present ilnttery may compare In yaiue
| with the applause of after time, given
| by those who contemplate heroic deeds,
| 4. The hearts of most men have tender
! spots In which originate generous im-
| pulses toward those engaged In good
\ cause, and one may safely rely upon
| such impulses. g. The wicked designs OF
| men are generally oyerthrown and all
! good people should unite TO bring TO
| naught the devices of the evil. Union IN
goodness defeats the works OF darkness
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