David Brainerd’s Life Inspires Missionary Zeal
The article reviews the life of David Brainerd born April 20 1781 at Haddam Connecticut and his decades of frontier mission to Native Americans. It highlights his relentless prayer fasting and sacrifice living in rugged conditions, his revival at Crossweeksung and Stockbridge, his early Yale expulsion and ordination in 1742, and his death in Northampton October 1747 as celebrated by ministers like Jonathan Edwards and Henry Martyn.
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Jonathan Edwards
Stockbridge
Henry Martyn
William Carey
John Wesley
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God
Wesley
David Brainerd
Christ
A. J. Gordon
Northampton
Hamilton
Haddam
Conn
Giod
Yale College
Yale
New England
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Fairfield
Connecticut
Society
Scotland
Kaunameek
Mass
Albany
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Delaware
Presbtery
Newark
Susquehanna
Crossweeksung
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Fotice
Effects of liquor abolition on the town economy
The illustration argues abolition of liquor reduces crime and disorder while boosting business for coal dealers, clothiers, bankers, grocers, and tax revenue. It claims law enforcement workload eases and homes gain peace and plenty as saloons close. The Pioneer urges widespread support.
Misrepresentations and the challenge of truth
The text argues misrepresentations arise from ignorance prejudice stubbornness and infallibility. It notes people misrepresent the Lord and others and emphasizes that some will not change despite reproach. Often the best course is to leave such individuals alone until time erodes their views.
God Our Need Is Met In All Things
A devotional reflection asserts that God meets every need like manna by adapting to our desires. He is our life strength and guide, a friend, a leader in battle, and an advocate ready to plead our cause. The message emphasizes that God supplies all needs.
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God
God Works With Man in Spiritual Endeavor and Triumph
The passage asserts that in all spiritual work and preaching at home, Sabbath school teaching, reform, and character building, God aids humanity. Working with God is described as a holy great work leading to uplift of the race, redemption of men, and the kingdom's triumph.
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God
Spurgeon and Family Worship Contest Highlighted
A British Weekly competition invited postcard stories and sayings about Spurgeon and family worship. The fragment suggests readers submitted brief reflections and quotes, reflecting religious devotion and communal practice.
Burning Words on the Liquor Demon by T. Powderly
The speech condemns alcohol as a universal evil. Powderly declares strong drink tears apart families, drives theft, and corrupts society from coast to coast. He imagines leading a temperance army of honest men over ten million drinkers to halt the ruin.
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Mississippi River
Hell
Names of the Months and Their Origins
The text explains the origins of month names from Roman and Saxon sources. January links to Janus the two faced god. February to purification. March to Mars. April to open. May to Maia. June to Juno. July to Julius Caesar. August to Augustus. September to seven, October to eight, November to nine, December to ten. It notes variations and historical calendar changes.
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Danus
Maia
Mercury
Juno
Ovid
Juniorebus
Junius
Junius Brutus
Caesar
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Mother’s enduring blessing and love celebrated
Poem tribute extols the mother as the greatest name and greatest blessing, praising unselfish love and guidance. It envisions reunion beyond sorrow, uplifting the role of mothers as lifelong friends and anchors for men. The excerpt echoes reverent religious sentiment attributed to Rev. George T. Bennett.
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Nevermore
Rev
George T. Bennett
Saloon debate and public opinion questions
The text presents a jumble of quotations and a prompt asking for opinion on the saloon. It highlights leaders like Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt Beveridge Bryan Hoch and Carmack and asks how to vote, reflecting strong anti saloon sentiment in 19th early 20th century America.
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Roosevelt
America
Beveridge
Kansas
Hoch
Bryan
Blessed are those who see only the good in life
A devotional piece extols blessed living by choosing to see good in others and in God. It praises the ideal of seeing beauty and virtue, citing Jesus as the ultimate example who ignored flaws and retained the good, encouraging readers to cultivate a refined, gospel-inspired outlook.
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Andre
Jesus
Levi
Zacchaeus
Livingstone Great Sayings Highlights Moral Courage and Faith
Collected phrases attributed to David Livingstone emphasize devotion to mission service, humility, perseverance, and fear of God. The sayings touch on ambition, constructing lives on the ground, mortality, slavery, trust in God, and the spirit of missions guiding acts and truthfulness.
Dream of Evil Spirits Warns Against Denying God
A minister dreams of a conference of evil spirits debating the best path to mislead humanity. One argues for denying God, another for affirming God but denying judgment, and a third plans to claim both God and immortality with eternal reward or punishment. The tale centers on the persistence of moral conscience and judgment.
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Biias
The Evil Spirit Urges a Plot Twist
A speaker declares confidence in a plan by claiming time and success while an accompanying evil spirit approves and urges action. The exchange hints at a staged deception and readiness to proceed with a two word lie to complete the scheme.
Geniuses Often From Large Families Says Psychiatric Congress
An Amsterdam congress on psychiatry reports that geniuses frequently come from large families. Examples cited include Coleridge as the youngest of thirteen, Cooper eleventh of twelve, Irving eleventh, Napoleon eighth, Webster seventh, Franklin seventeenth, Rembrandt last of six, Rubens last of seven, and Schubert near the end of fourteen.
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Amsterdam
Coleridge
Jamies Fenimore Cooper
Washington Irving
Napoleon
Daniel Webster
Benjamin Franklin
Rembrandt
Rubens
Schubert
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Henry Ward Beecher
T. de Witt ‘Talmage
John Wesley
Charles
Susanna Anesley
Samuel Annesley
Tomorrow's Troubles and Daily Strength Reflections
A meditation on not overburdening the morrow with worries. An anecdote contrasts imagined storms with the comforting view that fears often fade. The author cites Dr Jowett and the proverb about sufficient unto the day. The piece urges relying on daily bread and daily strength rather than excessive anticipation.
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J. H. Jowett
Stowe Receives Bracelet Linking Slavery Emancipation Dates
After publishing Uncle Tom's Cabin in London Mrs. Stowe is gifted a gold bracelet inscribed with the British emancipation date and a blank for the American date. She vows to pass it through generations, noting the Lincoln emancipation within a decade. The piece closes with a moral urging readiness for the predicted day of meeting the Lord.
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Lincoln
The Unfought Victory in Christ
The passage argues that permanent victory over sin comes not from constant struggle but from turning to Christ. By surrendering to Jesus and trusting him fully, the inner fight ends as the desire to sin fades and freedom is achieved.
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Christ
Jesus
What Is Religion Belief and Fellowship in Daily Life
A devotional meditation on religion as vital belief in self and God. It emphasizes love, compassion, charity, and fellowship beyond creeds, urging hopeful service to humanity, trust in divine care, and striving to live in harmony with others and God.
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