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Title

Consecration Service Delivered at the opening of the new Synagogue Nefutzoth Yehudah

Author

Moses N. Nathan

Contributor

Isaac Leeser

Location(s)

New Orleans

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 1 page(s) on 1 sheet(s).

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Physical Characteristics

Unlined Paper

Manuscript

Is Part Of

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

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Consecration Service
Delivered at the opening of the new Synagogue Nefutzoth Yehudah at New Orleans on Tuesday the 3d day of Sivan 5610, May 14th 1850 by the minister of the congr. the Rev. M. N. Nathan L P.
Almighty God! Rock of our defence, and shield of our salvation, deign to accept the service of a small portion remnant of thine ancient people in who have consecrated this miniature temple to Thy name and praise. In love and duty has it been offered; and with joyful hearts have we deposited in the ark the Books of the holy Law, and arranged the sacred vessels in their places. But where, alas! is the anointed priest, where the ministering Levite, where are the sacrifice, the libation, the censer sending forth the smoke of aromatic incense, and where the cloud, the manifest token of Omnipresence our glory and safeguard or the fire which descending from Heaven, denoted Thine acceptance of the offering. Yet Thou hast graciously promised to restore them again, and in that hope will Israel ever live, tho' long very long, may be the time appointed be delayed; and and continue to cherish the expectation of their return to Zion, and trust in the consoling promises of prophecy. Thy servants, the prophets.
And upon me, O God, whom this Congregation have appointed to minister on their behalf at Thy altar, let a share of Thy grace & favor be extended, and give me understanding and wisdom to comprehend Thy revealed word, that I may instruct them aright, and counsel them to follow the right path leading to Thee and salvation. Sustain me in Thy mercy, that and grant that my feeble powers may be strengthened in laboring for thy glory and for the happiness of Israel Amen!

The above text refers to Occident Volume 8 No. 3 pages 109 through 134. Click here to view.

Identifier

LSKAP20-1008

Date

1850-05-14

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