Formalism in Religion And Its Dangers
An analysis of religious formalism warning that strict outward rites can replace inner piety. The sermon cites Christ and Samaria to urge worship in spirit and truth, condemning sectarianism and urging humility before God. It references the International Sunday-School Lesson for April 13 and interprets Job 42 1 10 about faith, repentance, and restoration.
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Samaria
Christ
Job
Euphrates
Damascus
Abraham
Jehovah
Ilihu
Orob
God
Crod
District Court OF the
United States
Ilinois
Winnesheik Insurance Company
Tuptey
Wilmer Ss. Lamb
Ereby
Court House
Freeport
Stephenson
Illinois
Wilmer
Lamb
Freeport, Ill
It’s better higher up story of a bed ridden saint
A tale of a poor sick woman in a garret aged five stories high. A cheerful Christian visitor shows a wealthier friend the bed ridden saint is happier higher up. The moral centers on hope and Christ within, brightening every cloud and storm.
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Mr. Moody
Wealth
Christ
A Sad Experience in a Faithful Dilemma
An infidel confesses that belief in the Bible haunts his happiness. He fears death as eternal sleep and laments that if the Bible is true he faces eternal loss, a thorn in his soul and sword to his joy.
Enduring and the Hard Task of Everyday Faith
The speaker reflects on how enduring spiritual effort is tougher than bursts of zeal. Quoting Isaiah, he recalls Dr. Fuller noting walking with faith is harder than running, since steady, unglamorous duties of religion demand patience and solitary labor for souls.
Fragmented Tales of Sins and Satirical Clergy
A jumble of humorous excerpts critiques bragging about sins, editor banter, and a Connecticut minister railing against dress extravagance. The pieces feature a bore asking if his article was too long and a maiden subscriber from years past sharing a quiet quip.
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Connecticut
Draggists Promote Dr Marshall Tur Syrup and Peaches
Our Draggists sell large quantities of Dr Marshall's Tung Syrup for coughs colds and pulmonary complaints and claim it leads all cough remedies at 25 cents a bottle sold by N A Draper. Also offering dried peaches at four cents a pound by Burrell Bros.
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Dr. Marshall
N. A. Draper
Burrell Bros
EB. Avey Currier
Charles D. Blanchard
Court House
Freeport
Stephenson County
Ak Dexter A. Knowlton, Jr
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Phelps
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John Nagle
Loran
F. Kleckner
District Court OF the United States
Ilinnis
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Abankrupt
Wilmer S. Lamb
Frank W. Morrison
District of Indiana
Morrison
Freeport Journal
Indianapolis Journal
Elven Thason
Albert H. Hawking
Ridott Centre
J. H. Meangeaer
Sarah Hawkins
Dr. Hollick
M. W. Shafer
Spring St
Central Depot
JT Booyver
Stephenson ST
Jonathan Boyer
Grant Bros
McCammon
Piano
Boardman & Gray
H. J. Porter
J. A. Cotton
J. R. Smith
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Lena
Edwin Lyon
Alice G. Cutler
Polo
Robert Scherzer
Gratiot
Wis
Ann E. Gratiot
Nelson Hulbert
New Pennsylvania
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Biz Muddy Creek
Mor’gage
Delos Hulbert
Maren
A. D
John P. Taylor
Ashton
Lee
Charles F. Bentley
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
Co-Operative Warehouse
J. P. Manny
Emmert
Cail
J. F. Strunk
Grange Building
Lower Stephenson Street
Mendota
William H. Woods
Brooklyn
Edwine, Wise
Ssignee
Samuel Halley, Jr
Baileyville
County of Ogle
District Court of the United
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Linois
Fountain City
Superior
Stover
G. A. Stiles & Co
Gorham
Keystone
Peter Schuttler
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