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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
1
Updates from local residents cover schooling moves at Boggy and Throckmorton, farm weather and plowing notes, new houses and crops, plus travelers and visitors. Mentions J C Carr twins, Proffitt post office, a Boggy post office in Throckmorton, and community efforts to paint the schoolhouse.
W. T. Blakey from Lacy Texas argues in support of Boer resistance against British imperialism. He compares British ambitions to ancient empires and praises Leonidas, urging aid and sympathy for the Transvaal Republic and invoking the American Revolution motto Give them liberty or give them death.
The Sunday School drew a strong crowd as Elder G. W. Black preached on doing good. He urged using present opportunities and noted all Bible commands to do good imply ability to obey. He cited Paul’s call to good works and urged guiding God in words and deeds.
The speaker argues from the Bible that Christ went about doing good and that believers should follow His example. He cites the Samaritan woman, Nicodemus, and others and compares the final judgment to a sheep and goat division based on whether they did good unto others.
Rev. S. A. Barnes urges persistent prayer likening it to steam and wind powering a Christian life. He emphasizes Christ’s prayer for unity and salvation, and warns that ceasing prayer harms faith. Rev. Baker focuses on the necessity of the new birth and steadfast faith through grace for spiritual progress.
A call to brethren to pray for the bread of the gospel, to give money, and to ensure its reach extends through their own homes, urging practical support and personal commitment.
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