Ruth and Ruths harvest field sermon by Rev Talmage
A Washington Democrat sermon narrates Ruth and Naomi, Ruth's gleaning in Boaz's harvest, and how hardship shapes character and faith. It extols female industry, draws lessons from biblical events, and urges gleaning and perseverance toward divine reward.
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Witt Talmage
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Naomi
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Jesus Christ
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Dr. Young
O'Connell
Bishop Tall
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Kitto
Charlie
Rath
Jerusalem
Heaven
Sinai
God
Nash
Christ
Gethsemane
Hell
Sisson recounts final days of Civil War and flag of truce
Nathaniel Sisson, veteran of the Second West Virginia Cavalry under Custer, recalls April 8 1865 near Richmond when Union and Confederate lines paused for a flag of truce that signaled the war’s end. He describes pursuit of Lee and the moment Custer halted as Gordon’s aides offered surrender terms, ending four years of bloody fighting. The tale includes the infamous soiled towel flag and the cheering Union troops. The bugler’s role and postwar notes about a former business partner of ex-Gov. Morehouse are mentioned, with a mix of recollection and local history. The piece closes with a note about a flying pigeon injuring Mrs. Strenchard, and a separate line about princesses of Wales being strong swimmers.
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Nathaniel Sisson
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West Virginia Cavalry
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Globe-Democrat
Richmond
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Rapehart
Sisson
Morehouse
St. Louis
Lincoln at the Front with Colored Troops Cheered
An account describes Lincoln visiting Union colored troops amid dust and cheers. Grant and Lincoln discuss the regiments’ valor at Petersburg, with black soldiers praised for their grit. The scene ends with emotional scenes as enslaved people celebrate emancipation, and Lincoln's quiet gratitude shines through.
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Finois
Chicago
Forrest
Fader
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Great Wilberforce
Legh Stedmond
Fielu Wight
Washington Democrat
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Wared
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Metals of the Neat
Detroit Journal
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