Coming Christmas Message From Lutheran Paper
The piece blends a Christmas sermon on absolution with calls to charitable giving and pastoral duties. It discusses the role of the church in forgiveness, the certainty of absolution through word and sacraments, and urges generous gifts to aid sick and needy children during the holiday season. It closes with a Christmas poem and local note from Taneytown, Md.
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Moses
God
Christ
Church
Hell
David
Uriah
Nathan
Birth of the Savior in Luke's Bethlehem Tale
In December 1895 notes on Luke 2 8 20 contrast shepherds receiving the birth tidings with angels and a heavenly chorus. The shepherds hurry to Bethlehem find the child in a manger while praising God. The piece urges humble faith, prompt obedience, and living Christian duty in all walks of life.
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Luke
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Moses
David
Israel
Egypt
Heaven
Earth
Felix
God
Christmas in the Fatherland by Rev F P Henninghausen
The author recalls Christmastide in Germany, detailing preparations, the festive atmosphere, the goodstube, gift customs, church services, and family scenes including trees, presents, and songs, noting sobriety and reverence in contrast to festive excess. The piece ends with New Year reflections in Baltimore, MD.
Christmas Gifts From the Heart and Home
Gentle guidance urges thoughtful giving this Christmas. Create personal gifts at home to bring joy, wisely give money to the poor, and send cards or small tokens to the wealthy. For children, discover each wish and fulfill it to play Santa Claus with a kind, imaginative touch.
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Ararat
Dickens Quote on Christmas and Sarsaparilla Endorsement
The passage cites Dickens and a claim about Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a reliable tonic alterative. It notes Christmas unites humanity, mentions a genuine ghost-story, and claims the product stood alone at the World's Fair as a proven remedy.
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Ayer
Make It Very Merry
The piece urges Christmas generosity toward children and calls on readers to sacrifice personal desires to provide joy and gifts for the young. It emphasizes almoner-like giving and the sanctity of the season as a reflection of divine generosity.
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Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Dancer
Blixen
Be Sure of Your Place and Vocation on Earth
Quote from William Ewart Gladstone urging youth to seek their vocation with honest effort. He warns that relying on luck or premature success can mislead, and he exhorts pursuit of knowledge, thoroughness, fortitude, and ongoing, upward work under blessing.
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Earth
William Ewart Gladstone
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