The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-29

Just at this time an edict was
issued by Caesar Augustus for the
was the first registration made during
the govern orship Of Quirinius in Syria;
and all went to be registered-eyery
one TO the town which he belonged.
SO Joseph went up from Galilee, from
the town of Nazareth. to Judaea. TO
David's town of Bethlehem. because
he was of the house and lineage OF
David. to have himself registered
together with Mary. who was
betrothed TO him and was with child
But while they were there. her fun
time came. aud she gave birth to her
first-born son. and wrapped Him
round, and laid Him in manger,
because there was no room for them
in the inn
The Shepherds and the Angels
Now there were shepherds in the
same part OF the country, keeping
watch over their sheep by night in the
open fields. when suddenly an angel
Of the Lord stood by them. and the
glory of the Lord shone round them;
and they were filled with terror But
the angel said to them.
Put away all fear; -or I am
bringing you good rewsNof great joy
JOY FOR all the People. For Saviour
who is the Amounted Lord is born to
YOU to-day. in the town OF David
And this is the token for you: you
viii find "a babe wrapped in swaddllng
clothes and lying in a mangcr-"
Ana Immediately there was with
the angel a multitude of the army of
Heaven praising God and saying.
GLORY be to God in the highest
Heavens,
And on earth peace among men who
please HIM"
Then as soon as the angels had left
them and returned to Heaven. the
shepherds said to one another.
bethlehem and see this that has
happened. which the Lord has made
known TO u.s.
SO they made haste and came and
found Mary and Joseph. with the babe
lying in the Manager And when they
saw the child. they told what had been
said TO them about Him: and all who
listened were astonished at what the
shepherds told them But Mary
treasured UP all these things. often
dwelling on them in her mind. And
the shepherds returned clarifying
had heard and seen in accordance
with the announcement made to them.
The Naming OF the Child
When eight days had passed and the
time for circumcising Him had come,
He was called JESUS. the name given
Him by the angel before His
conception in the womb.
He is taken TO Jerusalem
And when the days for their purifi-
cation appointed by the Law Of Moses
had passed. they took Him up TO
Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
-as it is written in the Law of the
Lord:
Every first-born male shall be
called holy to the Lord" (Exod. xiii
y.
And they also offered a sacrifice as
commanded in the Law of the Lord,
"A pair Of turtle doves or two young
pigeons (Lev. xii 81.
Syneon's Hymn OF Praise
Now there was a man in Jerusalem
OF the name Of Symeon, an upright
and fearing man. who was
waiting for the consolation of Israel
and the Holy Spirit was upon him
To him Il had been revealed by the
Holy spirit that he should not see
death until he had seen the Lords
Anoiutsd One. Led by the Spirit he
came to the Temple; and when the
parents brought in the child Jesus to
do with regard to Him according to
the custom OF the Law, he took Him
up in his arms and blessed God and
said.
Now. o Sovereign Lord, Thou dost
send Thy servant away in peace. in
fulfilment of Thy word
Because mine eyes have seen Thy
salvation.
Which Thou hast made ready in the
sight of all nations
4 light TO shine upon the IDENTITIES.
And the glory of Thy people Israel
And while the> child's father and
mother were wondering at the words
of Syrneon concerning Him. Symeon
blessed them and said to Mary the
mother.
This child is appointed for the
falling and the uprising Of many in
Israel and for a token to be spoken
asainsti and sword will pierce
through your own soul also; that tho
reasonings in many hearts may be
revealed"
Anna
There was also Anna. a prophecies, |
the daughter OF Phanuel. belonging
10 the tribe OF Asher She was Of |
very great age, having had after her
maidenhood seven years of married /
lie. and then being a widow of eighty /
four years She was never absent /
from the Temple, but worshipped. by /
day and by night. with fasting and 4
prayer And coming up just at that I
moment. she gave thanks to God. and 1
spof e about the child to all who were /
expecting the deliverance OF
Jerusalem.
The T.eturn TO Nazareth
Then. as soon as they had
accomplished all that the Law /
required. they returned to Galilee TO 1
their own town OF Nazareth. And the 4
fun OF wisdom. and the favour OF God /
rested upon Him.
The Boy Jesus In the Temple
Now His parents used TO go up year !
D. year to Jerusalem at the Feast OF
the Passover. And when He was /
twelve years old they went up as was
customary at the time Of the Feast. 4
and, after staying the full number OF
days. when they started back home /
the boy Jesus remained behind in
Jerusalem His parents did not 1
discover this. but supposing Him to i
be in the travelling company, they 1
proceeded a days journey. Then they Il
searched up and down for Him among
their relatives and acquaintances: but
oeins unable to find Him they