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26 perpetual lamp and the seven-branched silver candle-stick of the synagogue. The crowd hoot and jeer at them.

sing the Jewish youths in chorus; and the maidens:

The flames rise and dart among them ; their garments wave, their jewels flash, as they dance and sing in the crimson blaze. The music ceases, a sound of crashing boards is heard and a great cry,—&quot; Hallelujah! &quot; What a glory and consecration of martyrdom! Where shall we find a more triumphant vindication and supreme victory of spirit over matter?