THE SYNAGOGUE.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 821, 21 May 1910, Page 6

THE SYNAGOGUE.

ADDRESS BY THE REV. H. VAN STAVEREM. A TOUCHING PRAYER. A special memorial service in connection with the death of King Edward VII was held yesterday afternoon, in the Synagogue, the building being crowded. Tho Rev. H. Van StaveroE preached from tho words: "Who is tho man that can live and not sco death, and cause his soul to escape from the grasp of tho grave?" "We are assembled this day," said tho preacher, "at tho request of the chief of our Government, to hold solemn service at tho time when the earthly remains of. our lato monarch aro laid to rest. From tho moment of our birth, our soul will toll us, wo are travelling onward to the consummation appointed for us, and everything around us is a pledge that we must return to tho dust, as wo wore in the flesh, whilst the spirit will return to God who gave it. Days dawn and they close, they break upon us in health and in sickness; prosperity may be ui our dwelling, or wo may be .oppressed by the weights of adverse fortune; but, bo they days of joy or sorrow, they cannot be recalled, and with each day tho sand of lifo ebbs ill the hour-glass of our earthly existeiico, and nothing in our power can bring back;tho moments that aro past. Wo hasten on towards the end of our days, and wo speed henco almost boforo wo ore who that wo iiayo Jived."

The preacher went on to say that tho deeds of the illustrious ono now laid aside would make his memory dear to all Ms household, to all who would revere his memory. The late King's life would make a lasting impression upon tho people Praying in the following words, the preacher concluded his reference to the death of King Edward: "And thou departed spirit of our noblo King, go thon on thy way, and rise to unending life amidst tho servants of thy God, on the day when he will open tho grave* of His people and banish death for ever. Wipo away the tears from every face, as He has spoken. Amen. Oh, Lord our God, author of life, wo" pray Thee to remember in. Thy mercy the spirit of Thy departed servant, Albert Edward, our late sire. . . . And to her who was bound with him in the bond of happy unison for 47 years, grant Thy comfort and consolation on this day of her great trial. Father of mercy, be with lier in this sad bereavement, aid her and save her to her Royal houeehold, that she may livo long, and be known to all as our gracious Queen Mother. And to him whom Thou hast appointed to Bit on the throne of this kingdom, grant strength and hope, and true power to guide tho destinies of our nation. Let no foo have dominion over him, but establish Thou his> throne to 'stand firm for ever. Amen."

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