Word: jerusalem
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British forces have captured Jerusalem from the Turks. Ever since war started in this region all Christianity has been hoping for the reconquest of the Holy Land. Military value is important to be sure, but is insignificant to the historical and religious interest. Mohammedans have held this city for over twelve centuries, although their away was twice broken for short periods. Now the Christian troops seem to be making a more permanent acquisition, as they drive the Turks before them. The English have succeeded in accomplishing what was hoped for, and attempted during many years...
...Ussher was in Jerusalem, and while there he went through a German "Inn for Pilgrims" which is very strategically situated on the Mount of Olives. He was surprised to learn that there were cannon in the basement and was told that the palatial "Inn" would be the headquarters of the first German governor of Palestine and after that would be occupied by the Kaiser when he was supervising the government of that section of his dominions...
...following program will be presented this evening: Fantaisie, Dubois Andante Cantabile (Modern) Dethier Andante Grazioso (Ancient) Dethier Mr. Meyer. (a) Verborgenheit, Wolf. (b)"Jerusalem, Thou That Killest the Prophets," Mendelssohn (c) Ueber allen Gipfein ist Ruhe Liszt Miss Turner. Andagio and Scherzo from the Fifth Sonata, Guilmant Mr. Meyer. (a)Panis Angelicus, Franck (b)"J'ai pleure en reve," Hue (c)Gesang Weylas, Wolf Miss Turner. Choral in E-major, Franck Mr. Meyer...
...topics of the services for the coming week are as follows: Sunday, "Behold we go up to Jerusalem; Monday, "The House in Bethany;" Tuesday, "Priests and a Prophet;" Wednesday, "Rulers and one who Serves;" Thursday, "The Hour in the Garden;" Thursday evening, "The Sacrament of Service;" Friday prayers, "Denial and Betrayal;" Friday morning, "Between two Thieves;" Saturday, "The Return of Christ;" Easter Sunday, "Alive unto...
Persons who intend to take the examinations, which will occur on March 9, 10, and 11 at any one of the colleges or geological seminaries co-operating in the maintenance of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem, among which is the University) must consult Professor Charles C. Torrey, Yale University, New Haven, before February...