This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 Excerpt: …ours. Make us generous and kind to all, faithful in duty, tolerant in spirit. Give us a true understanding of the purpose for which we assemble here, and aid us in its realization. Make us feel that we are here to learn the solemn duties we owe to Thee and to our fellow-men, and that, leaving this sacred place, we must go abroad, giving evidence of Thy excellence, and of the grandeur of our ancient faith by the excellence and grandeur of our every deed. Rising before Thee, humbly we beseech Thee, make us duly conscious of the great trust our fathers have bequeathed unto us, and fill us with zeal to make the name of Israel glorious among the faiths of the people. Enlighten our minds, that we may know Thee; inspire our hearts, that we may love Thee; and open our eyes, that we may so clearly perceive Thy awe-inspiring greatness, that our lips may spontaneously repeat the exclamation of the Psalmist of old: (Congregation Rising) 0 Lord, how manifold are cb T? OTilO Thy works! in wisdom hast Thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. RESPONSE BY CHOIR. (Congregation Seated.) SELECTIONS FROM SCRIPTURES. PROV. XIV. (Abridged.) The wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish teareth it down with her hands. The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to the man of understanding. Go from the presence of a foolish man; for thou wilt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is in giving heed to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit. The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger cannot intermeddle with its joy. There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is heaviness. The simple man beli…