17 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
1
A Mary Weldon verse celebrates spring with April diamonds and emeralds in bloom. Birds, insects, and meadows fill the scene as lambs drink at streams. The poem thanks the Creator for renewal and life foreshadowed in nature.
A Lutheran World sermon extols Easter as the source of immortality through Christ. It discusses the resurrection as proof against death, the continuity of life in seed and spirit, and asserts the Lutheran Reformation preserved a true church lineage without break in succession across Germany Sweden Denmark Norway England.
A sermon excerpt argues for internal intolerance of error while rejecting coercion of others. It denounces inquisitions and urges personal judgment of falsehood. It asserts Jesus Christ’s enduring truth against persecution, disbelief, and modern criticism, urging prayers fueled by Scripture.
In this sermon Theodore L. Cuyler urges individuals to act within their God given limits and use their abilities to their fullest. He contrasts small deeds valued by God with worldly views of greatness, warns against rush and sensational religion, and champions patient steady faith.
The renowned Halle theologian Dr Tholuck, nearing fifty years as a professor, says his chief aim became Christ not knowledge. He recalls leading his first convert at eighteen, an artillery Jew who transformed into a devout follower, and notes countless youths inspired by his work, concluding the Lord has done it.
Oliver D. Balytsky of Mansfield Ohio presents a church agreed scheme for vestment colors violet white green red and black to indicate humility festivals nature seasons Holy Spirit and mourning For Advent to Christmas violet White for Christmas to Epiphany green Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday violet Holy Week black Easter to Pentecost white Pentecost and Trinity red after Trinity green minor festivals red
The text urges Christians to maintain vital spiritual forces through study of God’s Word and prayer, arguing the church should not resemble a factory with obsolete machinery. It emphasizes that the Christian deadline is not age but neglect of study and prayer.
A historical sermon-like piece recounts Leonardo da Vinci blotting out a tiny ship in The Last Supper to keep focus on Christ. It contrasts this with praise for Bible study, arguing colleges should demand strong character for admissions and awards to curb hazing and promote peace.
Advice on loyalty to a pastor regular church attendance tithing and promoting peace. Emphasizes being useful over conspicuous and fostering spiritual welfare of children with baptism and confirmation. Includes publication note for Shenandoah Valley and brief theological reflections on life body and soul and salvation opportunities.
A moral primer inspired by Benjamin Franklin urges farm and village youths to weigh duties at home, city competition, trades, energy and manners before chasing urban fortune. It compares local labor value to city opportunities and questions the cost of leaving family capital behind.
The piece surveys how various states treat calling someone a liar, noting Kentucky Virginia Georgia and others impose fines or penalties for liar accusations. It cites examples of legal consequences and public sentiment on the offense across states and cites the New York World as commentary.
A reflective meditation contrasts life’s machinery with human limits. It warns that comfort can suffocate breath and that fulfillment comes to the frugal in desire and spirit, as expressed by W. R. Huntingdon.
A devotional reflection emphasizes that everyday perplexities are shared by all, yet divine promises cover them. It asserts God measures grace to meet rising needs and that the Lord is always near, ready to answer every call.
A northern Illinois snowstorm strands a survey crew on the prairie. With darkness and cold closing in, their gray pony Old Jack leads them by following the wind and scent to the camp. The party, grateful, credits God and the loyal horse for their rescue.
Marconi reports successful wireless telegraphy over sea two hundred miles direct from St Catherine's Isle of Wight to the Lizard Cornwall. A 160 foot mast is used and the link is perfect in both directions with multiple simultaneous messages at each end.
For the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans running May 10 to 17, 1901, the Southern Railway offers a round trip first class fare from all stations to New Orleans. Tickets go on sale May 7 to 9 and are valid for return to May 26. Apr. 11-3ts.
A satirical poem by S. E. Kiser in the Chicago Times-Herald traces a farmer boy rising from plowing and feeding swill to become an admiral and naval hero. It mocks self aggrandizement and blind bravado, ending with a call for sailors to follow orders and admire the speaker.
An old-time Southern Negro travels to Boston and, after weeks of begging with doors shut, finds a white patron who directs him to the kitchen. The man prays, "Thank de Lawd, I foun' my own white folks at las'!" in a Boston front door encounter from the Atlanta Constitution.
The Rural World asserts grit is essential for poultry health, likening it to teeth for humans. It argues humans can select feed to suit their condition, while fowls often must endure whatever is provided to them.
Southern Railway offers half price Colonist tickets to California Arizona and New Mexico through April 30. Fares from Washington Richmond Norfolk Charlottesville Lynesburg Danville Greensboro Charlotte and other points vary by location. Sleeper service via Southern Pacific Sunset Route departs on select days with low berth rates and through conductor and Pullman service.
For General Missionary Conference M E Church South in New Orleans April 24 to 30 1901 the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on its lines to New Orleans and return at one first class fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 22 23 24 final limit May 3.
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