Prayer for the Spirit in Luther’s 1524 German Verse
A meditation on the value of contemplation and prayer. The piece contrasts meditation with sleep, cites Jesus and early saints as meditational examples, and notes Puritan views that meditation, temptation, and prayer form a theologian’s path. Rev. D. Sutherland annotates in New York Observer.
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Mark Guy Pearce
Dreamland
Jesus Christ
Paul
Arabia
Gamaliel
Lonely Isle of
Patmos
John the Divine
Martin Luther
John Bunyan
Christendom
Gurnall
Canaan
Heaven
Eschel
Promised Land
D. Sutherland
New York Observer
Zeal for True Humility in a Church Message
Revered Frank C. Oberly urges humility over pride, citing Christ's path to glory through service. He warns against vainglory, urges washing feet of others, and emphasizes trusting God after personal despair. He contrasts human effort with divine grace in salvation and practical faith.
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Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Adam
Paradise
Paul
John Kepler
Redeemer
Jesus
L. F
A Mother's Teachings and Voices Against Selfishness
A preacher recalls losing his mother young and argues that true instruction comes from maternal lessons, contrasting self devotion with faith. He cites biblical descriptions of self worship while praising a sacred hymn that dedicates life to Jesus Christ. The text blends memoir and religious reflection with poetry translated from German.
Don't Forget the Children from Lutheran Observer
A Christian Leader meditation urges cheerful Children’s Day offerings for orphans at the Loysville Tressler Home. It compares life to God’s garden, urging sowing of good seeds, spiritual growth, and keeping the heart free of weeds to yield righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Jerrold
Jerrold
Tressler
Loysville
Apostle
Harrisburg
Christ
God
Husbands, Love Your Wives and Keep the Flame
A Woman’s pages piece urges husbands to love and support their wives, detailing daily neglect and its ruined outcomes. It cites Kepler’s prayer on creation and warns of silent suffering, urging men to oil the household machine with care and daily affection.
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M. E. Halsted
Envelope assortment for sale at Henkex & Co
Item notices envelope lines advertise packet commercial and octavo mourning paper ruled and unruled envelopes matching sizes at Henkex and Co Steam Printing House New Market Virginia for sale to customers.
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Henkex & Co
New Market
Insomnia Jokes Hint at Breakfast Routine
A humorous exchange between Jack and Tom features insomnia as a setup. Tom explains he imagines morning at 8 o'clock and being called twice for breakfast to cope with sleepless nights. The line relies on a daily routine contrast for comic effect.
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Jack
Tom
Mankind Split Into Two Classes, Says Philosoher Observation
An observing philosopher in the Texas Siftings notes humanity divides into two groups: those who seek publicity and those who prefer to stay out of the papers.
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Texas Siftings
Printing and Ayer's Sarsaparilla Ad
Printing services in New Market Virginia highlight rapid, reliable job work with full material stock and prompt completion. An advertisement for Ayer's Sarsaparilla promotes blood purification to clear pimples and blotches and improve complexion.
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Henkel & Co
New Market
Ayer
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ROA
Ily
Thal
John Gerhard
Frank C. Oberly
Earth
Phillips Brooks
Matt
Trang
Therane
John Baird
Carlisle
Clay
Caswell
The
Lutheran Observer
D. M. Gilbert
D. D
God’s Garden
Herod
Elmore
Decker
New Jersey Mirror
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