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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1899
Page
10
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A sermon at Greenshore Presbyterian Church by Rev Ebert W. Smith centers on faithfulness as the supreme duty and the basis for eternal reward. The speaker argues faithfulness outshines talent, shapes character, and leads to joy, urging listeners to stand firm at their posts despite fear or hardship.
A sermon extols faithfulness as the mark of true saints and heroes. It praises Mackay and Scottish missionaries for devotion despite loss and danger, urging perseverance in domestic worship, religious instruction, and duties at work. The speaker warns that neglecting spiritual responsibilities risks losing the crown of life.
Fragmentary passage references faithfulness and reward, mentioning a captain, a crown, and a final judgment. The text appears to be a devotional or sermon-like reflection with biblical phrasing and exhortation, lacking coherent events or identifiable entities.
The Atlanta Christian Endeavor Union held its monthly rally at Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church last Friday evening. Drs. Landrum and Holderby spoke on Christian Citizenship and Sunday laws, Chinese boys sang in English and their native tongue, and R L Bass invited the group to meet with West End society in December.
A circulating report claimed a boiler blast at the Georgia marble works near Marietta injuring several people. Investigations found no confirmation and Marietta officials denied knowledge of such an accident. the rumor originated via telephones and could not be substantiated. A separate note reports the steamer Tallahassee colliding with the four masted schooner Bendtor Sullivan off Long Branch, causing damage.
Rev. Walker Lewis preached a forceful morning sermon at First Methodist Church Atlanta. The text, Second Corinthians twelve nine, urged that grace is sufficient and Christ’s power rests on weakness. He spoke from the words and illustrated with a pastor’s prayer gathering story. Holy communion preceded the sermon and was administered by several ministers. The services were well attended and considered unusually interesting.
Rev. RL Eakes preached from Exodus 1 12 urging awareness of bonds from sin and drink. The sermon linked barrooms to enslavement, urged church active protest and support for the Willingham bill, and praised Henry W Grady’s temperance advocacy. It called all to write lawmakers and unite against open liquor sales.
The First Baptist church filled yesterday at 1 o clock as Dr. W. W. Landrum delivered an eloquent sermon from First Timothy two five on Christ as the mediator. He emphasized the oneness of the person who acts and explained the term mediation in depth, delivering one of his most frequent sermons and leaving a strong impression.
A large congregation gathered at Moore Memorial Church for a special mechanics service. Dr Holderby urged active belief in Christ, contrasting faith with belief and stressing that salvation comes from trusting Jesus, not mere religious creeds, with everlasting life assured to believers.
Rev C P Bridewell led the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church yesterday at 1 o'clock and preached a forceful sermon titled The Crowns of Life. Text was Revelations 11 10 Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. The sermon, delivered in Bridewell's brillant style, drew a very large congregation and impressed all with the message.
The First Congregational church sermon by Chaplain Merrill titled To an Age of Crime: Cause and Cure argues crime stems from war, weak family government, and lack of pulpit power, while praising strong preaching and Christian faith as the cure. He cites the Atlanta Constitution on crime and calls for moral reform through Christianity.
The Fulton lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars will hold a meeting this evening at 7:30 at the lodge hall and all members are urged to attend. The Grand Lodge will convene Tuesday morning at the hall of the local Iudge to prepare for the larger meeting to follow.
Cardinal Gibbons leaves Baltimore for New Orleans to perform his niece Miss Kate Gibbons wedding ceremony. He travels with Fathers Boland and Reardon and will be joined by Bishop John Foley en route. The party will stay with Cardinal Gibbons's brother in New Orleans.
More than 300 former Mississippi volunteers from Chicago plan to sue for a $60 bounty claimed under an old Mississippi statute. The group formed after a law firm found a provision awarding pay to recruiters who are not residents of Mississippi. Officials say the claims are confused and may not be paid.
Rev Len G Broughton addressed Georgia lawmakers at the Tabernacle Baptist church morning service urging Christians to apply religious principles to public life. He argued Christianity should regenerate life beyond souls and warned against politics driven by popularity, stressing truth, integrity, and responsible leadership.
New management at Hotel Wilmer in Anniston Alabama advertises European and American plans with daily rates. Rooms on the first floor are priced at two dollars per day with second floor accommodations at a lower rate. Newly furnished and table provided with choice selections. The ad promises modern comforts of a first-class hotel.
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