I have a Friend so precious
A partial text from a hymn titled Old Huguenot Hymn describes a singer’s deep devotion to a protective friend, expressing reliance in faith, walking in light, and companionship under a sunny sky.
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Our Church Paper in New Market, Virginia
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
1
Epiphany Faith and the Magi on the Christian Journey
A sermon essay on Epiphany and the Magi highlighting their prompt response to the divine call their perseverance amid Jerusalem’s obstacles and the Christian’s path through modern doubt and cold witness. Includes reflections on liberal education happiness and the year's end in Lutheran teaching and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ
Glory
The Power of Cheerfulness in Life
A warning that dwelling on evils multiplies them while a sunny outlook prevents decay of spirit. A cheerful heart colors life like a bright landscape and sustains daytime serenity, reflecting goodness rather than morbid thoughts.
Kind Deeds and Courtesy Remembered by Grateful Hearts
A short reflective note on the lasting value of kindness and courteous speech, urging gentle conduct toward all whose lives intersect with ours. It emphasizes memory of good deeds over brilliance of mind.
Wise Spirit and Steadfast Demeanor, Chesterfield
A reflective line from Chesterfield praises an able man who combines gentle speech with firm deeds. It notes he is neither hot tempered nor timid, underscoring balanced character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Unity in Lutheran worship through liturgy and music
The piece argues that worship unites altar pulpit and organ to honor God and laments weak church music. It urges liturgically trained organists and a focus on Lutheran hymnody, urging practice in liturgy, church year, and reverent performance for edified congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestor
Moline
Gustav Stelpe
Augustana Journal
Lutheran Church Sees Rapid Global Growth by Century’s Start
The Lutheran church reports strong expansion across the US and Canada with about 62 synods 6800 ministers 11200 congregations 1800 communicants and a reach of 8.5 million people by year end. World totals estimate 36000 pastors 56000 churches and 60000000 baptized members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
United States
Canada
Luth
Words That Heal and Help Through Thoughtful Speech
The excerpt reflects on the value of kind, measured speech over blunt truth telling. It urges cultivation of high thinking, noting that gentle words uplift others, while careless talk harms. It contrasts selfless service with self-centered pleasure, quoting Trench on happiness tied to virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Culler
Concordia Magazine
Trench
Fenelon Quote on Prayer and Divine Desire
A compact meditation on the soul’s enduring prayer rooted in God’s implanted desire. The heart’s hidden love prays without ceasing, drawing mercy as the Spirit intercedes with groanings beyond words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Fenelon
He Who Can Lighten Burden Has a Mission in Life
A reflective note on burden, sorrow, and the value of a soothing spirit and helping hand, emphasizing that kindness and relief are continually needed and welcomed.
Duty and folly in a moral fable from the Union Gospel News
A sentry at Napoleon's camp shoots a dog to keep the line, then a dead spy is found beneath the skin. The Lutheran Church shows steady growth, adding about 50,000 members annually as indoctrination and natural increase drive gains. A French fable retold by Geo Bancroft Griffith teaches sharing lessons, with a fox and a goat left to learn the cost of greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Philippians
Christ
Jesus
Lutheran Observer
Union Gospel News
Napoleon
America
la Fontaine
Asop
Geo. Bancroft Griffith
Michigan
Christian Advocate
Joyful Light of Christ Reflects in Believer’s Smile
A devotional urging Christians to display joyful transformation through faith in Christ. It emphasizes that complete joy comes from God and warns against a gloomy demeanor that could mislead others seeking happiness elsewhere. The author cites fullness of joy in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
C. Armand Miller
Nearer to Christ Seen Through Opposite Viewpoint
A Ram's Horn reflection notes that approaching the man who watches Christ from the opposite angle requires drawing nearer to Christ Himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Note on Duty and Subscriptions from a Local Log
A brief remark urges humility in small duties for God and reminds readers to pay their subscriptions, reflecting a church or community bulletin tone. The quote from D. W. Whittle frames the message, followed by a practical subscription reminder.
National urge to curb strain in modern life
The Christian Observer laments widespread pressure in business, professional, social, domestic, and educational circles. It argues the constant hurry harms people, robs life of its best qualities, and endangers higher, eternal values, urging a national remedy to ease the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Observer
Few Friends and Social Fear in a Young Girl
A young girl says she makes few friends and avoids chasing others. A schoolmate notes Maisie is not liked for being reserved and reluctant to join in. The piece cites a maxim about being ministered unto, not to minister, linking self-protection to loneliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisie
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Why Johnnie Wept: A Tea Party Tale of Sharing
Johnnie and Jennie enjoy a tea party with cake cut by Johnnie into five pieces. Jennie takes extra, leaving one piece for Johnnie who confesses his plan caused the shortage. Mother notes Jennie’s selfishness, while Johnnie admits his own motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Jennie
Mother
Two Tools Push Mankind Upward in World
A quip about spiritual calling contrasts with a comic reply noting the alarm clock and the step ladder as two things helping people rise in life. The exchange frames a morning sermon and crowd reaction in a hall setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tare
Dialogue about vanity and marriage roles in phonetic humor
A humorous exchange contrasts a wife's permissive view of her husband with perceptions of vanity. The dialogue shifts to phonetic spellings of words like you and eye, illustrating mispronunciations and playful word games between relatives.
Annual Meeting boosts rail fares to Richmond Virginia
Southern Railway to offer reduced rate round trip tickets from Virginia stations to Richmond for the annual Virginia Horticultural Society meeting on January 7. Tickets go on sale January 5 6 7 with final return limit January 16 1902. Inquiries directed to nearest Southern Railway ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Horticultural Society
Richmond
Southern Railway
Virginia
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