Love's Own Sake Poem Reflects Humble Service to God
A devotional verse urges quiet obedience and weakness as strength. It emphasizes that human effort is small beside God's will, and true service comes from love and trust in Him. The poem contrasts worldly activity with divine guidance and invites readers to give their hearts to God.
Being Stedfast in Hard Times of Progress
A reflection on progress by steady faith not constant advance. The speaker compares inaction to progress, citing Civil War figures like the Rock of Chickamauga and Stonewall to show valor can lie in standing still. True advancement comes when actions align with the Lord, even in restraint.
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Alice
Chickamauga
Daily Devotion Pushes Spiritual Discipline
The excerpt urges daily private prayer and Bible study beginning with a verse, and calls for forgiveness, compassionate acts, and courteous speech. It emphasizes sharing Christ openly, encouraging service, and living sincerely as unto the Lord while awaiting Christ's promised return.
Life Is Not So Short Yet Time For Courtesy Quoted
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson on the value of courtesy and time, suggesting courtesy remains possible within life’s span.
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Emerson
Education Has Not Yet Saved A Man From Foolishness
Quotation noting that learning alone cannot cure folly, attributed to Ram's Horn, reflecting on limits of education in shaping character.
Foreign Missions and the Power of Conviction
The piece argues that true Christianity differs from other faiths in kind not degree and calls for missionary zeal over cultural or moral claims. It emphasizes personal possession of faith, sacrifices for mission work, and the need for churches to awaken to the reality of Christianity to send more workers and break heathen strongholds. The essay closes by noting a small advertisement for two brownie or Bo peep tablets and a full paper line offered at the office.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Paul the Apostle
Jesus Christ
Athens
A Man Finds Five Cents A Day Supports Good Cause
A poor man believes he cannot give much to church causes but agrees to donate five cents daily for a year. The story asks how much he saves by not pledging eighteen dollars and twenty five cents, illustrating the impact of small, consistent gifts. The tale appears in the Episcopal Register.
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Episcopal Register
Jock
Christ Every Day For The Year 1902
Uplifting devotional urging daily companionship with Christ through 1902. Encourages a praying heart and clear conscience for all workers and families. Compares faith to eyesight growing in darkness and recalls comforting promises of Jesus amid sorrow and toil.
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Christ
Jesus
Mary
Martha
Bethany
Strand of
Galilee
Mission as divine test reveals strength and mercy
A quotation frames difficulties as opportunities for a man on God's mission to display power and tenderness. It portrays problems as chances to show skill and fulfill a higher purpose rather than as obstacles. The speaker, Rev. F. B. Meyer, emphasizes faith-driven resilience.
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Rev
F. B. Meyer
Mystery in religion and the ancient irrigation canal find
The article argues that mystery surrounds both science and faith, urging continued inquiry into religious and natural phenomena. It notes the Arizona discovery of a vast pre-Columbian canal fed by the Rio Verde, highlighting archaeological interest in Phoenix and Mesa regions.
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Arizona
Southwest
Phoenix
Mesa
Mariposa County
Rio Verde
Yavapai County
Lutheran Observer
Lord's Prayer in 32 Languages at Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives where the Lord's Prayer is said to have been spoken now hosts a Carmelite convent funded by Mme de la Tour d'Auvergne. A white marble cross marks the spot and the walls display the prayer in 32 languages including Hebrew Chinese Coptic Tartarian and Japanese with Russian text in gold.
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Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Dead Sea
Mme, de la Tour
Christ
Deportment to mother and church in Aust intone
Ian MacLaren says the meanest man disowns his mother for poverty and the next worst disowns his church for poverty. The piece urges readers to reflect on their conduct toward both mother and church, and to reform if neglected.
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Ian MacLaren
Augustana Journal
Hard Choice on Salvation and Belief in Christ
A sermon argues there are two paths: belief in Christ for salvation and rejection as self-destructive. It likens charts, compass, and pole star to divine guidance, warns that denying Bible teaching leads to spiritual ruin, and cites scripture from Eph. 4 and 2 Corinthians 13 to urge self-examination.
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North Pole
Israel
Spurgeon
Unto Thy Feet O Saviour Divine Poem Stanza
A devotional verse pleads for divine guidance and comfort. The speaker seeks strength and joy amid life’s turmoil, asking for God’s light to enter the heart and renew the spirit through hardship and sorrow.
The Duty of Being Cheerful in Christian Life
A Christian reflection urges joy as a duty alongside spreading happiness to others. Jesus promised tribulation but urged cheer, noting that many Christians are not cheerful constantly. The piece argues resilience amid daily annoyances and to avoid letting pain ruin a thousand glad moments.
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Noday
Jesus
The Money That Slips Away and Lessons on Saving
A man reflects on a boy who spends all his wages despite a fine wardrobe and social plans. A wealthy saver who never overspends illustrates consistent budgeting and giving to charity. The piece warns that failing to save leads to poverty and endorses saving before spending. It closes with parables on honesty, character, and steadfast faith.
How Much Do We Really Know Beyond Theory
An essay argues we know little from theory without experience. It cites Thoreau and Emerson on walking the mile between Walden Pond and Concord, urges living scientific and moral truths, and stresses habit, readiness, and seizing common opportunities.
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Thoreau
Thoreau Kfhew
Walden Pond
Concord Village
Concord
Sun
Spurgeon on Learning and Giving Guidance
The quote presents a循环 of reciprocal action. It emphasizes learning while teaching, earning while giving, receiving while distributing. The message links personal growth to sharing knowledge and resources with others.
This paper a year for $1 spot cash
An offer states a yearly paper subscription available for one dollar in cash the patron can pay upfront for a full year.
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