10 Nov 1836
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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1836
Page
1
An OCR fragment from the LTON OBSERVER mentions Office on See a a Wa G Prickard's tire pricing at three dollars and a fifty cent deduction, with items listed and observer letters on business and notices. The text references Pst pair E E rvan P. LOVEJOY and changes in direction of their person.
Readers learn how Glasgow Emancipation Society defended George Thompson after his public challenge on American slavery. The meeting applauded his mission, urged British churches to denounce slavery, and resolved to remonstrate with the United States while praising abolitionist efforts in America and Britain.
The writer argues that systematic retrenchment and aggressive benevolence can fund vast missionary work, educate ministers, and purify the church. He insists that eliminating worldly excess and destroying sin, especially alcohol, will unlock blessings and enable conversion of the globe. He urges boldness, faith, and a spirit of service to raise a great army of ministers.
A letter argues David spoke inspired judgment in Psalms against Israel’s enemies while showing Christlike mercy, then recounts a Wesleyan missionary incident in Southern Africa. Also included are prayers, a New York Observer note on ministers salaries and church concerns.
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