Old and Young: A Fragment From an Era
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a period piece comparing ages and numbers, possibly reflecting demographic or social notes. Names, places, or clear events are not readable, leaving an unclear snapshot of an older era.
Easter on the hilltops and Christ's atoning sacrifice
A meditation on Easter dawns the hilltops light, Christ’s risen guidance, and the purpose of his death. The piece contrasts Marys at the tomb with the design of redemption, urging faith that Jesus died to atone, sanctify, and reconcile. It also reflects on his upper room farewell and the intercession for sinners.
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Jesus
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Man of Sorrows and the Passion Narrative
A devotional piece on Christ as the man of sorrows, detailing his path to Golgotha and the purpose of his suffering. It emphasizes justification by grace through faith in Jesus and urges reflection on the Spirit’s work in shaping belief. Includes quotes and commentary from Lutherans and theologians.
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Quote about sacrifice and love from Rev Horton
A reflective quotation notes that minor earthly sacrifices and small acts of love can lead to greater spiritual insights. It contrasts earthly toil with eternal reward and ends with a publisher’s appeal offering a $1 yearly subscription.
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R. F. Horton, M. A
Easter Dawn Triumphs in Resurrection Hymn and Moral Reflections
The piece presents a resurrection themed poem by Alfred Ramsey praising Christ's triumph over death and the Easter message, followed by a moral reflection from R. J. Burdette urging gentleness, love over fame, and simple moral learning beyond scholars. The quoted works appear in a Lutheran context with later life counsel stressing humble virtue.
Death and the Unnatural Nature of Dying in Scripture
The piece argues death is an unnatural event that unsettles even the wise and pious. It contrasts pagan and Christian views of death, noting fear and mystery remain despite enlightenment, and emphasizes salvation through Jesus as the finished foundation, not through works, repentance, or faith alone.
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Jesus
God
Christ
Curse Ye Meroz and the Sin of Inaction
A Sunday school reflection on the biblical curse in Meroz, stressing that not doing what is right may incur divine displeasure. The piece argues inaction can be as grave as wrong action, urging readers to fulfill duties when called by the Lord.
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Meroz
Sunday-school Times
Christ
Kindness Values Worth Over Gift Alone
The text argues that genuine care matters more than the act of giving itself and warns the careless toward the poor that their help may be rejected. It uses the dog with a bone as a metaphor for how insincere aid is received.
Faith Hope and Love as Fruits of True Faith
A devotional passage outlines faith as God’s gift by grace not works and argues that true faith births love for God and neighbor. It describes how grace leads to trust in Christ, gratitude in action, and growth through trials, culminating in hopeful assurance that God will not forsake believers. Sel. Tr. by C. A.
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Father
Christ
C. A
As the Fool Dieth Prof Herman Kottinger’s Gold Fatal Tale
The San Francisco death of Prof Herman Kottinger a German writer and former Heidelberg professor shows a miser’s end. Despite wealth over a hundred thousand he starves in a hut, clutching gold as he dies, illustrating Mammon’s hold over a soul. Workman.
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San Francisco
Herman Kottinger
Pacific Coast
University of Heidelberg
Jesus
A Call to Selflessness and Duty in Moral Thought
The author argues true greatness comes from unselfish living and resisting small temptations. Acknowledging past wrongs shows courage, while shunning duty for ease is cowardly. Do your duty and pleasure will follow as a consequence.
Hints on virtue and character in daily life
A collection of maxims urging upright conduct and personal growth. Topics include doing right, avoiding hypocrisy, humility, temper, faithfulness in small duties, and the dangers of pride or self deception. It stresses practical morality in everyday actions and thoughts.
Easter Eggs Lilies and Cross Reflect Joy of Resurrection
Three children present items Easter Eggs, a Cross, and Easter Lilies. The eggs symbolize life and color across the world, the Cross recalls Christ's suffering and risen life, and the lilies evoke the morning light at Jesus tomb.
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How Foxes Rid Themselves Of Fleas From River Waters
An old hunter and naturalist relays a tale of a fox that backs into the Patapsco River with rabbit fur in its mouth. Water drives fleas to the fur, which the fox then discards, leaving the pests behind. The observer notes the fox’s shrewd behavior and mystery resolved by the fur as fleas swarm the returned object. The piece also mentions church printing and a Cincinnati merchants' trip discussing Southern railways and Georgia’s Governor.
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Samuel Spencer
Mobile
Mobile & Ohio
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