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Literary
June 17, 1841
Watchman Of The South
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A narrative allegory depicting Barabbas's release from prison due to Jesus taking his place on the cross, paralleled with the gospel message of salvation for sinners through Christ, attributed to F. W. Krummacher.
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THE ROBBER RELEASED.
Barabbas sits in sullen despair on the floor of his dungeon, awaiting every moment the appearance of the officer who is to lead him to execution,—when, lo! there rushes in a breathless messenger, with joy depicted on his countenance, bringing the most incredible intelligence. "Hail to thee, Barabbas!" he cries out, "thou art free, thou art free!" and, even while he speaks, he is unchaining the astonished prisoner, and calling him to arise and leave his confinement. In the first moment of astonishment, it seems to the criminal as though he were still dreaming; he then begins to think that he has been permitted, for a few hours to walk about the court of his prison, to which he must return after enjoying for a short space the free air of heaven. The messenger, however, assures him anew that he is free, and explains how the thing has taken place. Thus Barabbas learns that the sentence of death no longer impends over his head, for it has been annulled and torn; that he has nothing more to do with offended justice, for he has been restored to the rights of a citizen, and no complaints will henceforth be raised against him; on the contrary, he will be treated as though he never had committed a crime; and all this has been done, because another has stood in his place, and suffered death on the cross instead of him. The messenger who brings him this blessed intelligence, withholds nothing; but declares it freely and fully; and is he not in this the type of a faithful herald of the gospel? Yes, ye souls that are weary and heavy laden, a message similar to what the murderer received is now conveyed to you, only far greater and far more blessed. In clear and simple terms we declare, that since the great exchange took place, before the judgment-seat of Pilate and on Mount Golgotha, there is no more condemnation for you that are in Christ Jesus. And we entreat you to receive this word in faith and humility for we speak it in Christ's stead, and we bring you the message in the name of God.
F. W. Krummacher
Barabbas sits in sullen despair on the floor of his dungeon, awaiting every moment the appearance of the officer who is to lead him to execution,—when, lo! there rushes in a breathless messenger, with joy depicted on his countenance, bringing the most incredible intelligence. "Hail to thee, Barabbas!" he cries out, "thou art free, thou art free!" and, even while he speaks, he is unchaining the astonished prisoner, and calling him to arise and leave his confinement. In the first moment of astonishment, it seems to the criminal as though he were still dreaming; he then begins to think that he has been permitted, for a few hours to walk about the court of his prison, to which he must return after enjoying for a short space the free air of heaven. The messenger, however, assures him anew that he is free, and explains how the thing has taken place. Thus Barabbas learns that the sentence of death no longer impends over his head, for it has been annulled and torn; that he has nothing more to do with offended justice, for he has been restored to the rights of a citizen, and no complaints will henceforth be raised against him; on the contrary, he will be treated as though he never had committed a crime; and all this has been done, because another has stood in his place, and suffered death on the cross instead of him. The messenger who brings him this blessed intelligence, withholds nothing; but declares it freely and fully; and is he not in this the type of a faithful herald of the gospel? Yes, ye souls that are weary and heavy laden, a message similar to what the murderer received is now conveyed to you, only far greater and far more blessed. In clear and simple terms we declare, that since the great exchange took place, before the judgment-seat of Pilate and on Mount Golgotha, there is no more condemnation for you that are in Christ Jesus. And we entreat you to receive this word in faith and humility for we speak it in Christ's stead, and we bring you the message in the name of God.
F. W. Krummacher
What sub-type of article is it?
Allegory
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Barabbas
Salvation
Gospel
Christian Allegory
Redemption
Prisoner Release
What entities or persons were involved?
F. W. Krummacher
Literary Details
Title
The Robber Released.
Author
F. W. Krummacher
Key Lines
"Hail To Thee, Barabbas!" He Cries Out, "Thou Art Free, Thou Art Free!"
And All This Has Been Done, Because Another Has Stood In His Place, And Suffered Death On The Cross Instead Of Him.
There Is No More Condemnation For You That Are In Christ Jesus.