Comfort in Christ's Everpresent Love and Doctrine
A meditation on Christ's everpresent presence as a source of comfort for believers, contrasted with nonbelievers. It cites childhood security, God as Father, and Jesus as Elder Brother, then argues true comfort comes to those who seek to do his will and accept sound doctrine. It stresses preaching clear doctrine, living faith, and the need for parish record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Henry van Dyke
Presbyterian General Assembly
Los Angeles
van Dyke
Church
Jesus Christ
Dr. Liddon
Bishop Paret
Maryland
Paret
The Thieves on the Cross Typical
A Lutheran sermon reflects on the two thieves crucified with Jesus. One seeks immediate deliverance, the other confesses guilt and awaits Christ's Kingdom. The faithful thief endures the cross and hopes for glory as a joint heir with Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Israel
Christ
Church Loyalty and Love for the Church
The piece urges wholehearted loyalty to the Church of Jesus Christ as essential to true church life. It calls believers to sincere love for the Master, active participation, prayer, and faithful support on the Lord's Day, with devotion to worship, ordinances, and outreach in line with Scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ
Church of Christ
Jesus
Jerusalem
S. Alark
Kindness on Earth and Heaven, a Thoughtful Saying
A reflective note urges kindness among people on earth to ease future meetings in heaven, attributed to Uncle Esek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Uncle Esek
Pure in Heart Blessed Not by Part
A proverb-like line asserts that true blessing comes to those who are pure in heart rather than superficially pure. It emphasizes sincerity over outward appearances.
Pluck Not Luck Says Parish Visitor Inspire Self Reliance
The Parish Visitor extols self reliance and hard work as the path to advancement. It argues that success is earned through character and effort, not luck or favorable circumstances, urging individuals to stay ahead of their duties and actively shape their fortunes.
Hoars Tribute to the South Speech on Social Ties and Faith
The extract from Senator Hoars Union League Club address praises Southern virtues and warns Northern haste in social equality. He urges reconciliation by time, admires Southern honor, and notes shared bonds across regions while urging spiritual readiness and the urgency of salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Union League Club of
Chicago
North
Free States
Massachusetts
Home as beacon for youth and family bonds
A stance on domestic virtue urges bright cheerful homes and engaged parents as companions to children. It argues such homes steer boys away from street life and reduce the need for external venues that claim the home’s role.
Arkansas judge laments casual marriages in divorce cases
An Arkansas judge notes that many divorces arise from marriages performed by a justice of the peace rather than a minister, decrying the lack of solemnity and the sense that marriage is optional. The passage contrasts church involvement with modern disengagement and lists a string of questions about church life.
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Arkansas
Wanted editions of Book of Concord and Luther on the Sacraments
Wanted several copies in good condition of Book of Concord and Luther on the Sacraments Henkel edition. If available, state price. Address Henkel & Co New Market Shenandoah County Virginia Apr 18 1963 edition note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan'’Ted
Henkel
New Market
Henkel & Co
Shenandoah County
Test of Temperament by Bishop Temple in Youth’s Companion
A retelling recalls Dr. Temple, archbishop of Canterbury, testing six young men by acting as a sick parishioner. An Irish candidate, unable to speak, jokes that it’s the drink again, prompting the bishop to praise him for potential in an East End parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Temple
Canterbury
London
Frederick
East End
Sam Refuses to Endorse Friend for New Job
In New York, a cautious young man named Sam in a large shop declines to vouch for a boy the employer wants to hire. Sam says he cannot guarantee the other’s character, even for someone he has known all his life, fearing temptations and undisclosed risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam
Quiet patience turns rough ties into personal growth
A husband counsels his weary wife that confrontations with troublesome people serve to develop her finer traits. He says their moral tests cultivate sweetness, self restraint, tact, and unselfishness, urging gratitude for this discipline from God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Sangster
American children and manners draw sharp contrast with Europe
The piece contrasts American child manners with European codes of civility, urges deference to elders, and warns that children dominate tea tables. It cites Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer and Luca Mead to illustrate consequences of rudeness, then argues for kinder behavior toward animals and briefer church efforts on animal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Freeman Palmer
Karl
Luca Mead
Congregationalist
Order and discipline differ for boys and girls
A New York Post observation notes that mothers instill tidy habits in daughters while boys face little correction at home. The writer argues that future work demands order, yet boys escape early consequences, unlike girls who bear ongoing costs for disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Changed His Mind About Storytelling and Pride
A father, famed for prudence, avoids showcasing infant prodigies. In New York Times chatter, Jackson meets Wilkins whose four year old daughter boasts of being the town’s brightest child. Jackson skirts the humbling moment and suggests buying toys for the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
New York Times
Wilkins
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth
A historical phrase urges youth to recall their Creator before difficult years arrive, reflecting a moral instruction common in biblical and early moral literature. The line emphasizes timely religious reflection during youth.
A Lesson in Saving Money and Self Discipline
The text argues that setting aside a portion of income builds security and thrift. It cites two women with different allocation schemes and asserts saving strengthens willpower and stamina, suggesting the practice benefits wage earners facing future needs.
Train the mind with steady reading and thoroughness
A Christian Endeavor World essay urges youths to swap quick story papers for heavy books and periodicals to build a strong mind. It compares mental growth to lifting weights and stresses avoiding brevity to form a solid intellect focused on history and biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor World
Special Sunday excursion tickets to Hagerstown Elkton range
Special low rate Sunday excursion tickets will be sold every Sunday starting June 7 to and from all stations between Hagerstown and Elkton inclusive. For rates and sale conditions contact agents listed, W. B. Bevill G P A N and W Ry Roanoke Va. June 4 4ts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Elkton
W. B. Bevill
W. Ry
Roanoke
Printing notice for Henkel & Co. in New Market VA
Local advertisement invites orders for printing services from Henkel & Co. based in New Market Virginia. The notice highlights available printing options and contact details for customers seeking printed materials.
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Henkel & Co
New Market
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