The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-10-09

lodge. and that we extend our sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Resolved. That our Charter be draped in
mourning for thirty days, that these resolu-
tions be spread on our records, and copy sent
to The Republican Journal for publication.
EVA E. NYE, ! Committee
BLANCHE SwEETsER. on
EVE WILSON. Resolutions.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. AS has
been his custom, Mr.. Mckinney will be abb
sent during the greater part of October. Dur
ing the pastors well-earned vacation all
church services except the Sunday school will
be discontinued. The Sunday school will meet
! each week at twelve in the vestry. Several
new teachers have been secured to fill vacan-
cies and all possible will be done to make the
Bible study hour interesting. The scripture
lesson read at the morning service last Sun
day was part of the 18th chapter of john
beginning at The 45th verse, "And one of them
Caiaphas," John HAS. the text. The High
Priest, Caiaphas is familiar figure, and to-
day men of his type are still occupying high
places; servants of the people. yet realizing
their ambitions either by fair means or foul
1t was Passover week. The veryair in Jerusalem
seemed charged with danger. The story OF
the raising of Lazarus had spread and the
Jews were filled with, suspicious hatred Some
thing must be dore to check Jesus's popularity.
And so the council is called to devise some way
of silencng this troubles me stranger. "lf
let alone all men will believe on Him. Ard
from that day they took council to put Him to
DEATH To Caiaphas the shedding of inno-
cent blood did not stand in the way; his keen
mind grasped the political point to be gained.
Smite Jesus and the mob would be quelled, the
good will of Cseser secured. 1T is expedient
for us that one man should die for the people
These words, spoken without realization of
their true meaning contained he very essence
of the teaching of the Man against whom he
plotted. He knew that it would be easy to bring
a charge of law breaking; plenty could be
bribed as witnesses. A few could not agree with
such in justice; but the master M nd OF GAIA
phas quickly ove1came all obstacles. 1t was
useful bill and must he passed. 1t was an
advantageous situation; he could not count
the sacrifice Under the euise of patriotism
he was Kidding the country of troublesome
agitator-the church of al xious to expose
its hypocrisy. Yet his motive was neither
patriotism nor religion; it was thirst for
power, thinly yelled. Those who should have
been upon their knees before Jesus Knocked
Him. Strange it was that these high church
officials, who should have been among the first
to recognize the Messiah, were SO blinded by
avarice. The testimony was inadequate and
the calm of the Prisoner so disconcerting that
the case made little Roadway. At last wit
ness stated that Jesus would destroy the
temple. Caiaphas must act quickly or lose.
Art thou the Son of God? The question
was but trap. Triumphant. but feigning
horror, he now asks, What shall we do with
Him." So sure of his power over the mob is
he that he dares shift the responsibility of
that awful sentence, Cruelty Him. Then
with tainted money the betrayal was quickly
arranged, Judas readily conserving TO stain his
conscience, to damn his soul. Strange. too.
that the com of this bribery should be the
Sheckel, upon side of which is stamped
the dove, symbol of peace, and upon the other
the Censor, symbol of prayer - under it
the words, Jerusalem the Holy" That
day was the beginning of 6 system of evil
still existing. That which will gain con-
troll, will clinch monopoly, is carried through
regardless of truth or justice As in the days
of Caiaphas, il justice, treason, yes nurder,ar
employ ed for expediency and profit There can
! be no safe compr onise without fixed code of
| principles; no right policies without right Fur-
poses Pray tt at God will deliver this State
and this Nation from the spirit of bribery hate
! and conspiracy. There are fixed couse 4uences
| for SIN The short cut to success is less safe
than the longer road. The Psalmist seeing the
wicked flourish questioned, Have | served God
| in vain?' In answer he was given the vision of
| their destruction, Then saw ] their end"
Calaphas gained his point, Won success; but
what of his end? Is the memory Of this type Of
! man pleasant He knew the laws of justice and
mercy. hut ignored them WIN God say of
such man, We'll DONE