Joys of the gospel ministry in a veteran preacher’s view
Gravity Iowa 1907 recounts a veteran preacher’s reflection on the joys and motives of Christian ministry. It honors Paul as a model, argues learning and piety are essential across vocations, and urges ministers to rely on divine empowerment and clear truth. It stresses the ministry’s historic witness and social impact, including uplift of women, hospitals, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Timothy
McCormack
Princeton
Evanston
Israel
Damascus
Jesus
God
Phillipi
Ceserea
Rome
Lystra
Mars Hill
Athens
Temple of David
Europe
Asia
Paul
Department of Philosophic Thought
Dean Schooler
Common Sense Science
Sina
Hindoo
Mahomed
McAuley
Gough
Immanuel
Tyre
Sidon
Nineveh
Babylon
Abraham
Socrates
Plato
Pallas
Diomede
Agassiz
Christ
Apostle
Love
Boanarges
Thunder
Gravity
Iowa
Sunshine and church progress in Gravity amid reforms
Florence Maybrick advocates more sunshine for prisoners as reform chatter surfaces. Des Moines sees many jailed over moonshine, while Gravity townspeople rally to begin 1907 with a new M E church edifice and active civic effort. The post office raises box rates, prompting criticism of congressional free slush. Local editor praises unity, charity, and a bold pastor driving visible town progress.
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Florence Maybrick
Des Moines
Kentucky
Indiana
Foreign Missions
Ward
John D. Rockefeeler
M. E. Church
Gravity
Alwise
Post-Office Department
Chariton Herald
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