Parson’s stoic son defies vows with Thanksgiving revelry
On Thanksgiving day the Reverend Jacob Anderson faces a rift with his son Laurens who, in protest against rigid piety, gathers poor neighbors to a festive supper and dances in the parsonage. The clash exposes class tensions and the son’s bold challenge to his father’s authority.
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Jlure
Ani
Lal
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Vind Laurens
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Divine
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Gulpha
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Iitehon
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Leena
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Mary
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A fragmentary devotional verse laments human sorrow and urges faith in God’s will. It questions lamenting over trials and urges worship of the Savior, recalling Christ’s crucifixion and the divine purpose behind chastening love.
The Necessity of Thoughtfulness in Faith and Salvation
A meditation on gradual belief and disciplined thought in religion. It argues that feeling and salvation require persistent study, memory, and recall of gospel facts, with repeated self-examination and adherence to Scripture to foster a steadfast life of faith.
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Hearus
Jesus Christ
Fragmented reflection on prayer and virtue by Sewell
The fragment ponders angelic aid in weakness and asks who can recount their end. It links prayer and Christian feelings to humanity, forgiveness of enemies, charity, faith, and the pursuit of fitness for God’s world and happiness in the next life, urging constant thoughtful effort.
Two Pictures of Innocence and Guilt Shown Side by Side
Rev A Reed recounts a painting of innocence a kneeling boy at prayer and a second image of guilt in a dungeon showing crime and misery. The artist learns both are the same person in different life states and pleads ministers to care for children with the hopeful message of Sharon.
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American Sunday School Union
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Sharon
Death’s constant shadow across life and time
A reflective meditation on mortality noting that life is brief and fragile. It compares the soul’s journey to a ship at sea, while citing biblical and classical images of danger from everyday causes. The piece laments death’s ubiquity and urges constant awareness of mortality.
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Moralizing Reflections on Youth and Party Spirit
A reflective piece warns young men to beware the influence of party zeal in church and state. It laments the modern party spirit, urges mercy over reproach when peers err, and recalls aging ministers and civic leaders. The text features anecdotes, a sermon tone, and remembrance of Lincoln lineage.
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