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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
6
A 1900 commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns on the parables of the kingdom of heaven. It explains the mysteries of the kingdom during the interim, discusses sowing seeds, tares, and the end of the age, and criticizes misused leaven imagery and modern church corruption. It also notes a Baltimore appeals court lottery incident.
Christian Endeavor lesson for the week beginning May 27 centers on forgiveness. Rev H Doyle explains Jesus answer to Peter on how often to forgive and the parable of the unmerciful servant. The king represents God, forgiving a vast debt, while the servant refuses mercy to a fellow debtor, illustrating that if we lack forgiveness we forfeit divine forgiveness. Two practical lessons: God’s patience toward us and our duty to forgive others. prayer meeting and Bible readings follow.
A dense Sunday schedule lists dozens of church sermons across multiple congregations. The offerings include topics on salvation courage patriotism and memorial themes with varied preachers from First Congregational Second Church of Christ Scientists Highland M E and more. Notable items include Memorial Day sermons at several churches and a focus on scripture and moral themes throughout the day.
A compact reference lists lengths and values used in Bible study such as a day’s journey about 23.5 miles, a Sabbath journey, a cubit near 22 inches, and various shekel and talent values in cents and dollars. It also offers reflective exhortations about daily remembrance of holy thoughts and the vow to live with holiness, attributed to F. W. Farrar.
The program for a memorial service by Posts 42 120 and 185 G A R at Branch Street Tabernacle Sunday afternoon features readings prayers hymns and a sermon. The service begins at 2 o clock with organ preludes by Arthur Berridge and Frank B Hill and ends with Benediction and postlude.
At 10.45 A M a holy eucharist and solemn procession with a sequence of hymns and prayers. Service includes Introit Gloria Kyrie Credo Offertorium Sanctus and Agnus Dei with specific hymn numbers. A solemn evensong follows in the afternoon with processions of the guild of S Mary the Virgin and Marian processional hymns.
A reflective verse asks for divine guidance to use the hand ear and mind rightly. It includes a humorous exchange noting St Helena as a more rapidly growing population than Chicago, attributed to the Chicago Times Herald.
An advertisement touts 000D s Pills as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headaches. The copy promises ease of use and operation.
W A Bartlett D D Pastor administers morning service promptly at 10 30. Congregation invited to join for worship and sermon.
A note invites the Life Lines male and ladies quartette and the Apollo quartette to perform including pieces He Who is Upright and Brother in the Day of Need. A special invitation extends to the congregation and any tempted brothers. The men's league will welcome you after a splendid meeting.
Rev. George F. Kenngett will preach at 10 30 A M at Dutton Street Church with a lecture on A Vision of Jesus Christ The program includes an illustrated talk on Lowell Educational Institutions featuring views of Lowell Textile School Manual Training School Normal School High School and a brief review of Lowell Charitable Institutions
Morning services at 10 30 feature Anthem Sing Unto the Lord with Evangelist Geo Avery of New York and a memorial sermon at 2 by Rev Asa Reed Dilts. Evening praise at 6 30, with O Be Joyful and Making the Most of Life, led by Rev Dilts. First Universalist Church presents music under Henry F Felton and a Sunday school at 12 10. First Baptist at Odd Fellows Temple preaches 10 30 and 6 30 with Blessed is the Man and Larger Views of God, plus Memorial Day themed address The Weak Spots in Our Republic.
Notes show a 3.30 Saturday study led by Rev. Geo H Johnson with open invitation, plus a 9.15 Sunday prayer in the parlor and a 4 o’clock men’s meeting featuring Rev. George S Avery. Cushman’s orchestra will provide music and the male quartet will sing, promising an evening of strong interest for attendees.
A long column lists Sunday services for Chelmsford and surrounding churches across denominations including Baptist, Freewill, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and Buddhist aligned groups. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, youth meetings, and special observances across multiple streets and halls with numerous near identical schedules.
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