Sermon on the Rich Young Ruler Upholds Moral Law
The Rev Banter Greer preaches from Matthew 19 on what one must do to inherit eternal life. He praises obedience to the moral law, cites Jesus’ reply to the rich young ruler, and urges living by love of neighbor and God, emphasizing personal duty and revival of an old-time religion.
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Sherman Street
San Antonio
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Jerusalem
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Sermon by Bishop Candler at First Methodist Church
Bishop Warren A. Candler preached a powerful sermon at First Methodist Church using Matthew thirteenth chapter verses forty four to forty six as text. He spoke in short forceful sentences with deep feeling to a large attentive congregation, presenting orthodox views on the kingdom of heaven as treasure and a merchant seeking pearls.
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Warren A. Candler
Methodist
Kingdom of Heaven
Sermon on Money and Power at Merritts Avenue Church
Rev C Dowman of Emory college preached on Luke 6 38 stressing money as a link between mind and muscle. He urged using wealth for church mission education and charitable works while warning against loving money above all else.
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Merritts Avenue Church
C. Dowman
Emory College
Luke Davis
Dausele
United States
Morse
Paul
Jesus Christ's Kingdom
Sermon Defends Presbyterian Confession Against Latitudinarianism
At Moore Memorial Dr Holderby argued for the 250 year old Presbyterian confession. He stressed the need to preserve its Calvinistic doctrines, noting modern latitudinarianism threatens the church and that the Westminster creed aligns with Episcopal thirty nine articles and Baptist doctrine, with focus on the faith once delivered.
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Presbyterian Church
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Episcopal Church
Pap Franklin of North Georgia a mountain man of fixed creed
In the North Georgia mountains lives Pap Franklin a venerable mountaineer famed for his steadfast Presbyterian beliefs and refusal of modern comforts. He claims eighty years of bedless nights and a rule against medicines while drinking corn liquor and chewing snuff. He once served as a mail carrier and remains a colorful figure in local lore.
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Dani Neek
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Sermon on Revelation and the Lamb slain before creation
At the First Baptist Church Rev. T Spalashg preached from Revelation xii 8 about the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. He argued the text shows God’s plan for humanity involved self sacrifice and love, with Christ emptying himself for the race and defining courtship and marriage as surrender for others.
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First Baptist Church
T. Spalashg
Jesus
Names Written in the Book of Life and the Cross
The sermon extols true patriotism and philanthropy through biblical love. It cites Hebrews and Paul’s workers, highlighting self denial and hardship. It argues Jesus’ cross moves nations toward mercy, love, and ultimate triumph, urging believers to imitate Christ’s self giving.
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Paul
Clement
Jesus
Ask and It Shall Be Given You Sermon at Central Presbyterian
Morning service at Central Presbyterian centered on the phrase Ask and it shall be given you. Dr Rice quoted Augustine and urged reliance on Christ for strength while urging the faithful to seek food raiment home and spiritual gifts through prayer. He emphasized that those who trust God will receive answers when they ask in faith.
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Augustine
Stephens Seeks Salary Reform in Fulton County Solicitor Race
Alex W. Stephens calls Fulton County voters to back his bid for city court solicitor on a salary basis and to donate half of excessive fees to the reformatory. He frames opposition as political intrigue and urges support from reformers and salary supporters alike.
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Fulton County
Executive Committee
Alex W. Stephens
Grand Lodge Ewights of FytHt as of Georgia Meet in Fitzgerald
The Grand Lodge Ewights of FytHt as of Georgia convenes in Fitzgerald on May 17 and 18 1900 with a one fare round trip on Central of Georgia Railway. Tickets sales on May 15 17 and 18 with limited returning May. Parlor carriage and sleeping car service by night on the schedules.
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Fythtas OF
Georgia
Fitzgerald, Ga
Central of Georgia Railway
Shevel
Woman and her pictures reveal visions from God at Decatur Street room
The Atlanta Constitution reports Mrs. M. Clinton, a white woman at 276 1/2 Decatur Street, who says visions of biblical scenes come each evening and persist until morning. She has drawn shadows through a window using light, claiming revelations from God. A reporter visited and noted her nightly communion with invisible spirits.
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Constitution
Decatur Street
Grain-O Ad Promotes Safe Grains Drink for All Ages
An old advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims children and adults can drink it without injury or distress and notes Grain-O has a rich mocha like color. Prices listed are 16 and 26 cents per package. Sold by grocers.
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Grover Ladey
Miksa
Java
Southern Railway Low Fares May 1900 Meeting
The notice advertises reduced round trips from Atlanta to St. Louis during the Presbyterian church general assembly in UBA May 17 to 31 1900 with tickets on May 15 16 and May 17 from coupon stations and final return by June 3 1900. It highlights quick schedules with two daily trains and provides contact at Kimball House office Union Depot Brooks Morgan district agent and Miller Co at Marietta Street for books and stationery.
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Judge W H Hulsey Announces Reform and Support
Judge W H Hulsey of Fulton County declares first term diligence and faultless records, credits staff Calhoun Rice Riley for efficiency, asks for re election, cites Confederate service, and urges voters to back Harwell for tax remedies.
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Messra P. H. Calhoun
C. Rice
Robert H Riley
Fulton County
Dubie
W. H. Hulsey
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