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When the many-raced populace of Jerusalem demanded the death of the
defenceless Jew, Christ, Pilate, believing Christ innocent, washed his
hands, but allowed him to be put to death.
How then will honest Russian men and women act in Pilate's place?
Their judgment is awaited.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] "If I am not for myself who is for me? And being for my own self,
what am I?" "Pirqe Aboth," I, 14.--Translator's Note.
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THE FIRST STEP
_Leonid Nikolayevich Andreyev, the author of impressive tales and
remarkable dramas, is well known both in America and in England.
Since the beginning of the Great War he has devoted himself to
the artistic portrayal of the war's effect on his country, and
also to purely publicistic tasks. He was born in 1871._
THE FIRST STEP
BY LEONID ANDREYEV
"O heavens, if within your blue,
Old God is still alive and mighty,
Unseen by me alone, ye pray
For me and for my doom e'er bleeding!
My lips no more are fraught with hymns,
No brawn in arm, no hope in heart.
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