New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
EASTER DAY


 The person or imagination some. times wonders what the feeling of the people of this and other countries would be toward the land of theil birth or the land to which they had sworn allegiance, were there to be nc national emblems-no flags The part the Stars and Stripes plays in the con- tinned loyalty 10 America. is no mean enc. The sight of the flag. all through the days of peace. brings constant re- hinder of the patriotism possessed by every citizen of this country in greater or less degree. That love of one land would be there in the heart, without the existence Of the flag, but it is q characteristic of men that they need some such reminder.
 It is so with the memorials to great men. There are tangible reminders of lives which have added much to the worlds inspiration. Their influence, often unconsciously felt, becomes q part of the air we breathe and makes for better, stronger citizenship. So ii is with our national holidays. They survive and. bringing year after year the lessons they teach. hold np our Ideals to the standards without which
 
 the United States of America would tend to lose it's individuality and 10 fall from the paths in following which the Union has become great.
 And so, passing from this illustra- ton Of o6r personal need of reminders of the fine ideals, the splendid achieve ments which have woven themselves Into our lives, we come to that aspect of existence which considers the mat ter which ''passeth all understanding but which, nevertheless. inspires by the miracle of faith which asks no tangible, scientific proof. Only the re- suits of that faith are needed to make It stronger still. Only the knowledge absolute is needed that because of that faith mo and women have been in- spired to wonderful achievement, courage, strength, heroic deeds.
 And So Easter Day comes again to- morrow. Christmas Day, bringing again and again the picture Of the birth of Jesus Christ whose life and teachings, inspired by Divine love. were to have it's wonderful effect upon the world; Good Friday, just passed, the day Of His death after fulfllmcnt of the promise of that life. and now Easter Day, when, relieved Of the ' human handicap, His soul passed on to eternity and to God, the home of the soui--leaving an earth never again 10 be in darkness absolute. Easter Day marks the beginning of the time when we seek to live following not only the teaching of human source Of new wisdom, but the teachings of One the influence of whose words and deeds would never die. Without them the world would be as rudderless vessel. With them, the world may find, al- ways, way 10 peace and love and happiness. and, in the end, to im- Inoptai life.
 Almost does it seem that the earth herself bears testimony to the new hope that comes on this day. Year after year at this time. as human be- lngs pause 10 recognize the day. na- lures hand touches rcycrently the growing things. adding her testimony o the fresh inspiration tbat comes to he hearts Of men. The earth grows green. the sunshine warm. as VIC turn rom reverert thought of His birth, lis life and death 10 the glory of His |. resurrection. and look out upon 4 new world strong and fresh in hope. |,