16 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
1
Poem portrays a festive city scene welcoming the King and Prince of Peace. The speaker invites gates to rise and hearts to greet Christ, hoping His rule will dispel sin and bless the soul. The author is Rev. J. Mervin Hull.
The Augustana Journal explains how Advent formed in the church year from fourth to sixth centuries, marking Advent as a penitential four week season before Christmas. It urges self examination and confession of sins to receive the pardon and strength from God through Jesus Christ.
Dr. G. B. F. Hallock extols living with God as central to life, urging devotion, alignment with His mind, and growth in intimacy. The practice yields guidance, wisdom, comfort in sorrow, transformation, and lasting happiness both now and in the future.
A sermon on Third Sunday in Advent defends the ministry of the Word and the office of church ministers. It contrasts spiritual priesthood with a distinct ministerial office and upholds a humble view of humanity before God. It rejects abstract theology in favor of the simple prayer Our Father in heaven.
A sermon urges the church to recognize the ordained minister as the steward of God’s mysteries through the call and Word not ordination alone. It emphasizes the ministry of the Word as the Church’s highest office, subordinate auxiliaries, and the forgiveness of sins as its heart, citing Jesus and Psalm references.
A thoughtful meditation on sorrow after a loved one’s departure, emphasizing that inadequate love and care causes deeper wounds than costly funerals flowers or monuments. The author urges cherishing and aiding loved ones to prevent lasting regret.
A Welsh proverb notes that failures become the pillars of success, framing setbacks as essential steps in achievement. The brief saying emphasizes resilience and steady progress toward goals.
The excerpt surveys readers about preferences for classic religious titles and biographies, from Genesis and Job to the life of Moses and the stories of Ruth Esther Daniel and the Nativity, praising their narrative power and emotional impact.
The piece argues that Christ’s healing depends on human faith. Some are healed or forgiven, others remain unchanged due to unbelief. Faith opens the heart to grace. unbelief blocks it. The author cites biblical examples and notes that the scale of blessing matches the measure of faith, while a sentimental aside weighs common expressions of love against everyday debts.
The Rev Iri R Hicks Almanac for 1904 is ready and can be mailed to any address for 30 cents. Word and Works magazine, with Prof Hicks paper, costs one dollar a year. A combined offer of THIS PAPER and Word and Works for one year plus the Almanac is $1.75. Remittances by money order, check, or draft accepted.
A poetic meditation recalls the Christmas story of a star guiding shepherds to the manger where the Holy Child rests. The verse links Christmas bells to the joy of children singing and the adoration of Christ.
A long excerpt recounts Henry Van Dyke's tale of Winifred prince of England who halts a Thor worshiper’s sacrifice by striking the altar with a staff, proclaims Christ’s birth, and inspires the sacred Christmas tree as a symbol of peace and everlasting life. The piece blends moral proverbs from Beecher, Sydney Smith, and Emerson, promoting happiness, diligence, and Christian charity.
Rev. Morgan Dix sermons on Thanksgiving at Trinity Church New York warn that class alienation wealth excess luxury and moral decay threaten the nation. He cites divorce gambling and assaults on private property as shadows cast over the years and fears a disastrous harvest if not checked.
The passage reflects beauty in Christ’s words about children and angels, expressing complete trust and fearless confidence. It contrasts Eastern customs where few stood before kings with how little children stand in the King of kings, their childhood spirit lifting faces to God.
A literary fragment asserts that no noble life exists outside the daily discipline of holiness and that true beauty lies in the beauty of holiness, reflecting moral rigor in human relations.
The piece excerpt includes Palgrave's cradle song praising tenderness alongside a Civil War anecdote where General Lee distributes Prayer Books to soldiers. The account notes Lee’s handwritten gifts bearing his signature and quotes Rev. J. William Jones on the valued tokens passed to descendants and comrades.
A vivid vignette of German Christmas celebrations with crowded markets, festive trees, carolers, and sugared decorations. The piece notes lively street vendors, world curios, and elaborate holiday confections as bands of peasant children sing door to door for pennies.
A serialized note argues that inherited wealth breeds stagnation and misery while pursuit and effort enliven life. It contrasts Carnegie and Vanderbilt with the boy born poor, cites Lessing and Browning, and ends with a railway notice about Southern Educational Association meetings in Atlanta and a special round trip fare.
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