The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-27
(By RAEBI DIR. b X. RosENGARD)
Congregation Beth FL

/ icy kA561 Or e. X. ROSENGARO. }
Congregation Beth FL
Our esteemed citizen and worker in
the vineyard OF our Lord contributes "a
our columns thc following heart felt APP
probation Of the valorous deeds Of our
beloved American force. who are night
ing for the triumph OF democracy. in
contradiction 10 the nefarious claim OF
autocracy with its nameless horrors and
ruthless suppression Of the popular will
He writes Our heroes arc falling by
the thousands. on the sacred altar OF
duty and love for home and hearth
Their deeds OF patriotism ore unique
and unexcelled. These are in sooth alb
normal and disquietng times. for this
il one Of the epochal periods in the life
Of our nation. when tranquility OF mind
induced b. an uneventful and conpIa-
cent condition Of affairs. yields place TO
unrest and inevitable disquietude VIC
lenriy disturbing our equipose and ma
tionaI security.
Under such abnormal conditions there
are great searchings Of the heart. and
continuous mental strain We are dill
gently probing the origin. the genesis.
the why and wherefore Of this sudden or
gradually evolved calamity.
We then take counsel together and
devise concerted measures. resolutely
facing the national crisis that has beer
sprung upon US. Some such epoch hap
pening is now arinly facing US. ours
then is the duty to religiouslv. and in
reverent spirit give Il our most serious
consideration
We read in the Seond Book Of Samuel.
Oh. l Of the protracted battle waged by
Saul first monarch OF ancient Israel.
brilliantly supported by the versatile
and intrepid David gainst his unre-
lenting enemies the Phillistines Sached
Writ records the varying fortunes Of the
war; how the law Of fluctuation and a.
teinate victory and defeat marked those
historic and sanguinary encounters. Very
graphic IS the description of the sttacl.s
and counter attacks eliminating ia the
temporary defeat and vanquishment OF
the valiant arms Of Israel. ana the
tragic death Of both king and his heir
apparent. Jonathan
Here was demonstrated the rnagnif-
cent spirit, and genuine and deep seated
grey Of young David, the Divnely or
dalned successor TO Israeis throne For
the Holy Scriptures narrate: And David
took hold of his garments. and rent
them; and likewise all the men that
were with him, and they mourned and
wept, and tasted until even. for Saul
and for jonathan his son. and for peo
PIE Of the Lord, and for the house Of
Israel because they were fallen b. the
sword
Now for the first time in the worlds
history. we are fated to hold our breath
in suspense At the terrible spectacle OF
the most gigantic and worldwide strug
gle That has ever fallen 10 the lot Of
mortal man to behold. The unrelenting
vars Of Attila Hannibal Hadrion and
Alexander Of Macedonia. sink into com
paratlve insignificance and innocuous-
ness hy the vast and appalling proper
portions OF this frightful cataacIysr1.
Give me the money" says Henry
Richards. that has been spent in war
ana viii purchase every foot Of land
upon the globe. 7 Will cIothe every
man. woman and child in an attire
which kings and queens would be proud
OF. ! viii build school house on ev-
cry hillside, and nevery valley over
the whole earth 7 viii build an acad
envy. and high seat OF learning in
every town. snd unstintedly endow
them college in every state. and Eli
i with able professors: viii crown ev-
err hill with place ot worship. con
secrated TO the PRONUNCIATION OF the
gospel Of peace: I will support IN ev-
cry pulpit an able and worthy teach
er Of righteousness so that on every
sabbath morning the gladstone chime
Of one hill should answer 70 the chin.
rlf y
cumference; and the voice OF PRAYER
and supplication. and the song OF praise
and alteration. ascend like a univer-
sal holocaust 10 heaven"
This is UNIQUE and an ideally CON
structive program to Be sure. and feel
enboldened 70 confess. that unlike ny
Roman Catholic colleagues. who hunlbly
accept the ORC nation vow. Of poverty.
chastity and obedience oteu il not in
Gath. that 7 am blessed or rather
obsessed bT the first Of this tripod nv
rejoicing would be boundless were
privileged 70 possess the worlds con-
fdence. thereby enabling me to coop
crate with our human benefactor IN the
beatifc disposition and wise application
q these fabulous assets
Martin Luther ia hurting one Of the
most scathing denunciations OF the ar
bitrsment OF the sword. said. war is
one OF the greatest plaques that can
sffljc' humsnity It destroys religion.
it destroys states il destroys families.
i saps the foundation or our civilized
status it deprives the human soul OF
its divine origin and its pristine purity.
ANY scelrge j. preferable to it Fam
inc end pestilence become as nothing
in comparison with il. Pestilence s
the least evil Of the three. and twas
therefore David who chose ii. willing
rather to fail into tho hands Of God
than into those III oitiiess man.
The present IS staggering combat
g titanic light. shsking the vers fouu-
dations Of the Garth. holding the tate
OF dynasties and immense masses 81
Gods handiworh IN the balance. This
overshadowing calamity hearing ruin
and narneless disaster upon MANY ma
tions. and covering the earth with hui
man gore with lvid corpses OF loving
husbands - promising sons and broth |
ers. is certainly not Gods ordainins and
SANCTION For He Judges the world /
with righteousness: He ministers judg
day April 9TH The prayer services
for more inspired patriotism and peace I